Japanese Shares Slip on Trade Caution

Trading Economics
2025.04.21 00:45
portai
I'm PortAI, I can summarize articles.

Japanese shares declined on Monday, with the Nikkei 225 falling 0.7% to around 34,500 and the Topix Index down 0.5% to 2,545, ending a two-day winning streak. Investors are cautious ahead of US-Japan trade talks, with Japan considering increased soybean and rice imports as a concession. Major decliners included Suzuki Motor (-3.4%) and Toyota Motor (-1%).