Japan’s Nikkei sees worst day in six weeks


The Nikkei share average ended 1.9% lower yesterday at 26,590.78 – the biggest percentage decline since March 11. The broader. Topix lost 1.5% to 1,876.52.

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei closed lower to post its largest drop in more than six weeks, as the index tracked Wall Street’s losses after Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell indicated near-term interest-rate hikes.

The Nikkei share average ended 1.9% lower yesterday at 26,590.78 – the biggest percentage decline since March 11. The broader

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