The Nikkei 225 fell 0.85% to 44,551 while the broader Topix dropped 1.37% to 3,095 on Wednesday, extending this week's declines as investors digested mixed economic signals.
Business sentiment among large manufacturers improved in Q3 to its highest level since Q4 2024, though US tariff pressures continued to cloud the outlook.
Meanwhile, weak readings in retail sales and industrial production highlighted persistent economic headwinds. Sentiment was further dampened by the US government shutdown after lawmakers failed to agree on a temporary funding deal, raising concerns over its duration and economic impact. Among notable laggards were SoftBank Group (-2.4%), Lasertec (-2.4%), Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (-3.8%), IHI Corp (-7.1%), and Toyota Motor (-1%).
Source: Trading Economics
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