Overview
- The Nikkei 225 ended the morning down 260.97 yen at 52,257.11, reversing part of this week’s gains.
- At one point during the session, the benchmark fell more than 400 yen from the previous close.
- TOPIX declined 14.41 points to 3,524.03 by the morning close.
- China’s January 6 decision to tighten export controls on dual-use goods to Japan was viewed as a negative for corporate activity.
- Overheating concerns grew after the market climbed more than 2,100 yen in the first two trading days of the year.