The Japan share market ended steep lower on Monday, 18 April 2016, as investors sentiment soured on concerns over the economic impact of the powerful earthquakes that have rattled south-western Japan. All industry categories on the main section closed in negative territory, exception being construction issue, with notable decliners comprising insurance, marine transportation and financial stock-linked issues. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average plummeted 572.08 points, or 3.4%, to end the day at 16,275.95. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange plunged 41.25 points, or 3.03%, to close at 1,320.15.
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