Japan Nikkei closes down as gains locked in

At closing bell, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average index declined 106.77 points, or 0.28%, to 38,363.61. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was down 7.39 ...

Marketmind: Policy dilemmas in China, Japan

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. Trading activity in Asia should return to normal on Tuesday with China back in business following its Lunar New Year break and U.S. markets open after the ...