Tokyo: The Japanese stock index, Nikkei, closed lower Friday, impacted by the poor performance of semiconductor-related company shares amid investor concerns over ongoing investments by major technology firms. The Nikkei index fell by 0.6%, marking a weekly decline of 1.6%.
According to Yemen News Agency, while the Nikkei struggled, the broader Topix index managed to record a slight increase of 0.2%. This mixed performance highlights the varied reactions within different sectors of the Japanese market, with technology shares facing challenges.