Japanese stocks closed at a six-week low on Wednesday as concerns about a recent rush by companies to tap the market for funds weighed on sentiment.
The Nikkei 225 Average dropped 0.6 per cent to 9,676.80, its lowest finish since October 5.
By Dave Shellock
Published: November 18 2009 07:08 | Last updated: November 18 2009 15:54
Japanese stocks closed at a six-week low on Wednesday as concerns about a recent rush by companies to tap the market for funds weighed on sentiment.
The Nikkei 225 Average dropped 0.6 per cent to 9,676.80, its lowest finish since October 5.