Tokyo’s stocks extend losses to sixth straight day
Tokyo, (MILLAT ONLINE):Tokyo stocks closed sharply lower on Wednesday, with the key index extending its losing streak to a sixth straight day as traders continued to cash in on recent gains.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 1.57 percent, or 351.69 points, to 22,028.32 while the broader Topix index ended down 1.96 percent, or 34.86 points, at 1,744.01.