Nikkei Falls to 1 1/2-Week Low on US Growth Concerns

Japan's Nikkei share average fell to its lowest in 1-1/2 weeks on Friday as investors took profits, while overall sentiment suffered from brewing concerns over a weak US economy and the yen's strength.

The Nikkei closed down 1.4 per cent at 15,095.00 - the lowest closing level since June 17.

For the week, the index dropped 1.7 per cent.

The broader Topix dropped 0.8 per cent to 1,253.15, while the new JPX-Nikkei Index 400 slipped 0.9 per cent to 11,391.36.

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