Japan Nikkei falls on stronger yen, escalating US-China trade tensions

Japan share market finished session lower on Monday, 18 June 2018, as investor sentiment was dented by escalating protectionist standoff between China and the U.S., and as political risks stacked up in Europe. Meanwhile, investors risk-averse intensified as the yen edged higher and after a strong earthquake rocked Osaka and surrounding areas of western Japan. Most of TSE33 issues declined, with decliners were led by marine transportation, oil and coal product, and nonferrous metal issues. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index slipped 0.75% or 171.42 points to 22,680.33, while the broader Topix index was down 0.98% or 17.61 points at 1,771.43.

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