The Nikkei average ended Tuesday’s trading at its lowest level this month, weighed by expectations of a US interest rate hike, as investors factored in the repercussions of a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Nikkei fell 0.79 percent to close at 26,865.19 points, its lowest closing level since January 28.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In the wake of disappointing results, Kubota Thousands Industries plunged 12.6 percent, becoming the biggest loser on the index.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Investors are worried after the United States warned that Russia could invade Ukraine. This news raised energy prices, while increasing the risks of volatility in the market at a time when investors are also concerned about the possibility of the Federal Reserve (the US central bank) raising interest rates by half a percentage point next month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Among the main losers were Tokyo Electron, which fell 2.4 percent, and SoftBank Group, which lost 2.9 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The financial stocks sector was the worst performer on the Nikkei index, falling 2.44 percent, with expectations of profits reduced due to the decline in global long-term bond yields.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The broader Topix index lost 0.83 percent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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