Nikkei falls to one-month low

The Japanese share market tumbled to one-month low on Wednesday, 09 December 2015, as risk aversion selloff continued amid worry about global growth prospects and falling commodities prices. Total 28 out of 33 TSE industry groups declined, with the day's notable losers comprised Pharmaceutical, Insurance, Foods, Agriculture & Forestry, Retail Trade, and Iron & Steel issues. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average declined 191.53 points, or 1%, to 19301.07, the benchmark's lowest close since Nov. 6. The Topix index of all Tokyo Stock Exchange First Section issues fell 13.15 points, or 0.84%, to 1555.58.

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