Tokyo's stock market declined on Monday, with Nikkei falling 0.07% ahead of Japan's general election.

Tokyo's stock market declined on Monday, with the Nikkei Stock Average falling 0.07% to 38,954.60 points, as investors secured profits ahead of Japan's general election on October 27. The cautious sentiment stemmed from concerns that the ruling Liberal Democratic Party may lose its majority. The broader Topix index also dropped 0.34%. Market participants are wary as corporate earnings reports are forthcoming, contributing to the overall uncertainty.

October 21, 2024
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