Japan stocks fall ahead of GDP data

Japanese share market finished the session weaker on Friday, 14 August 2015, dragged down by profit-taking amid caution before the release of Japan's growth data on Monday and lingering concerns about the Chinese economy. Total of 24 out of 33 TSE sectors declined, with Iron & Steel, Mining, Oil & Coal Products, Machinery, and Marine Transportation sectors being major gainers. The Nikkei Stock Average declined 76.10 points, or 0.37%, to end at 20519.45 points. The broader Topix index ended 3.49 points, or 0.21%, lower at 1664.46 points, capping a weekly loss of 0.9%.

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