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HomeBusinessJapan Stocks Close Lower Amid Sectoral Weakness

Japan Stocks Close Lower Amid Sectoral Weakness

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Japanese stocks ended Monday on a downbeat note, with the Nikkei 225 falling 1.65% as losses in the Shipbuilding, Precision Instruments, and Communication sectors weighed on overall market performance.

Key Highlights
Best Performers

Ebara Corp. (TYO:6361):

Gained 5.71% to close at ¥2,601.00.

Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (TYO:5801):

Rose 5.40% to ¥7,046.00, marking a five-year high.

Suzuki Motor Corp. (TYO:7269):

Increased 5.17% to ¥1,882.50.

Worst Performers

DeNA Co., Ltd. (TYO:2432):

Declined 7.75% to ¥2,892.00.

IHI Corp. (TYO:7013):

Fell 5.48% to ¥8,801.00.

Sapporo Holdings Ltd. (TYO:2501):

Dropped 5.15% to ¥7,890.00.

Market Sentiment

Declining stocks (2,119) outnumbered advancing ones (1,576) on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, while 204 stocks ended unchanged.
The Nikkei Volatility Index climbed 4.76% to 21.79, reflecting heightened investor uncertainty.

Commodities and Forex

Crude Oil:

February delivery fell 0.26% to $73.77 per barrel.
Brent oil for March delivery dropped 0.27% to $76.30 per barrel.

Gold:

February futures slid 0.40% to $2,644.11 per troy ounce.

Forex:

USD/JPY rose 0.25% to 157.63.
EUR/JPY gained 0.27% to 162.55.

Analysis Tools for Investors
To track individual stock performances and market movements, tools like the Sector Historical API and Commodities API can provide valuable insights. These tools offer real-time data on sector trends and commodity prices to help investors make informed decisions.

Conclusion
The Nikkei 225’s decline highlights the impact of sector-specific weaknesses on broader market performance. As market volatility persists, monitoring macroeconomic factors and sectoral shifts is crucial for navigating Japan’s dynamic stock market.

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