Japan's Nikkei falls for a third day as tech sector weighs, energy shares rise
EWJ•Japan's Nikkei 225 fell 0.80% to 62,189.65, its lowest close since July 30, while the Topix rose 0.18% to 3,972.98. Chip-related shares declined, while energy-linked shares gained.
1. Nikkei declines again
The Nikkei fell for a third straight session on Monday as chip-related shares continued to decline. Despite the index's drop, it had 149 gainers and 73 decliners.
2. Shares move on news
Inpex rose 4.90% as energy shares advanced, while Mercari fell 6.21%, Screen Holdings declined 4.34% and Kokusai Electric lost 4.29%. GMO Internet Group plunged 15.65% after saying it would compensate customers for losses stemming from unauthorised access to its foreign exchange trading service.
