Topix Index Falls 0.7%; Led by Electric Appliances Sector
The Topix Index fell 0.7% at 2,832.07 in Tokyo. The move was the biggest loss since June 20 and follows the previous session's increase of 0.4%.
Today, electric appliances stocks led the market lower, as 24 of 33 sectors lost; 1,143 of 1,681 shares fell, while 486 rose.
Sony Group Corp. contributed the most to the index decline, decreasing 2.4%. Access Co. had the largest drop, falling 14.0%.
Source: Bloomberg