Japan’s Nikkei Drops

Tokyo, October 26 (QNA) – Japan’s Nikkei index fell 0.80 percent on Monday, closing at 62,189.65 points and extending its decline for a third consecutive session, while the broader Topix index rose 0.18 percent to 3,972.98 points.
The Nikkei recorded its lowest closing level since July 30, weighed down by declines in chipmaker shares, while energy company shares rose, supported by higher oil prices.
Shares of GMO Internet Group fell 15.65 percent, while shares of e-commerce company Mercari declined 6.21 percent, Screen Holdings fell 4.34 percent, and Kokusai Electric fell 4.29 percent. (QNA)