Nikkei falls to 10 day low on US growth concerns

he Nikkei closed down 1.4% at 15,095.00, the lowest closing level since June 17

Reuters Tokyo
Last Updated : Jun 27 2014 | 3:06 PM IST

Japan's Nikkei share average fell to its lowest in 10 dayd on Friday as investors took profits, while overall sentiment suffered from brewing concerns over a weak US economy and the yen's strength.

The Nikkei closed down 1.4% at 15,095.00, the lowest closing level since June 17.

For the week, the index dropped 1.7%.

The broader Topix dropped 0.8% to 1,253.15, while the new JPX-Nikkei Index 400 slipped 0.9% to 11,391.36.

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First Published: Jun 27 2014 | 1:40 PM IST

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