Tokyo stocks closed slightly lower on June 2nd, as the Nikkei index pulled back from the record high reached in the previous session. Investors remained cautious while assessing the situation regarding Middle East peace negotiations and broader geopolitical uncertainties, which weighed on risk appetite. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 200.09 points, or 0.30%, to close at 66,734.24. The broader TOPIX index declined 16.46 points, or 0.42%, to end at 3,924.24.

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: finance