Japan stocks closed lower with Nikkei 225 down 0.32%, mixed gains and losses.

From Investing.com: 2024-12-25 02:05:04

Japan stocks closed lower with losses in the technology and consumer sectors. The Nikkei 225 fell 0.32%. Top performers included Nissan (+8.66%), Toyota (+4.57%), and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (+4.28%). Worst performers were Rakuten (-2.50%), Konami (-2.28%), and Fuji Electric (-2.17%). Rising stocks outnumbered declining ones, with Kawasaki Heavy Industries hitting 5-year highs.

The Nikkei Volatility Index was down 5.78% while crude oil prices saw some fluctuations. USD/JPY and EUR/JPY rose, while the US Dollar Index Futures were up. Trading closed with a mix of gains and losses, highlighting the market’s volatility.



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