Nikkei dips

Posted by 7Star Friday, March 20, 2009

Japans Nikkei average slipped 0.6 percent on Thursday, giving up early gains as a stronger yen hit Honda Motor Co and other exporters, while investors locked in profits from a sharp rally in the past week. Tokyo stocks started Thursday firmly, following the lead of US stocks after the US Federal Reserve decided to buy long-dated government bonds, with financials such as Mizuho Financial Group rising.

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