Nikkei falls to 2-1/2 week lows on strong yen; financials weak

TOKYO Feb 27 Japan’s Nikkei share average fell to 2-1/2 week lows on Monday as the yen strengthened and as financial stocks dropped on lower U.S. yields. The Nikkei ended down 0.9 percent at 19,107.47 points, its lowest closing level since Feb. 9.
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