The Nikkei Index, the Tokyo stock market, closed lower today. As investors continue to worry regarding the crisis in the US and European banking sectors. Despite the efforts of banks in both regions to maintain economic stability,
Kyodo news agency reported that The Nikkei closed at 26,945.67, down 388.12 points, or -1.42%.
Today’s decline was led by maritime transport, warehousing and port transport services. as well as the real estate group