Japan's Nikkei Index Falls on Friday
Japanese stocks closed lower on Friday, with losses across several sectors.
The paper, transportation, and telecommunications sectors
were among the worst performers.
The leading stocks that declined by the end of trading were:
Trend Micro Inc., down 8.9%
Bridgestone Corp., down 4.6%
GS Yuasa Corp., down 4.4%
The Nikkei index itself fell by 1.03%.
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Regarding the analysis of the Nikkei index:
The index has begun to rise as expected.
The outlook remains for continued upward movement in the long term.
The index is targeting a return to its previous highs,
which are near the 52,658 level.
