Nikkei hits one-month closing low
Friday, 6 November 2009
TOKYO, Nov 5 (Reuters): Japan's Nikkei average fell 1.3 per cent Thursday to hit its lowest close in a month, with Sony Corp and other exporters slipping as investors locked in profits on caution ahead of US jobs data.
Market players said selling by hedge funds also weighed on the market.
The benchmark Nikkei .N225 shed 126.87 points to 9,717.44, its lowest finish since Oct 6.
Market players said selling by hedge funds also weighed on the market.
The benchmark Nikkei .N225 shed 126.87 points to 9,717.44, its lowest finish since Oct 6.