The Nikkei index declined on Wednesday

Japanese stocks closed lower on Wednesday, 

with losses across several sectors.

The transportation and telecommunications sectors

 were among the biggest losers.

The leading stocks that declined by the end of trading were:

Shionogi & Co., down 4.6%

Lasertec Corp., down 4.2%

Ajinomoto Co., down 3.5%

The Nikkei index itself rose slightly by 0.13%.

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Regarding the analysis of the Nikkei index:

The index has begun to rise as expected.

The outlook remains positive 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.