Around the World's Markets: Tokyo
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.JAPANESE STOCKS ended little changed, with foreign buying offsetting domestic selling of cross-shareholdings ahead of the fiscal year end. The Nikkei 225 stock index closed up 30.95 points, or 0.19 per cent, at 16,016.99. June Nikkei futures stood 110 points lower at 15,980.
Speaking at a ministerial meeting of Asian countries, Eisuke Sakakibara, the top Japanese finance official known as "Mr Yen", called for a radical shake-up the world's financial system.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments