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Japan's Nikkei falls as yen rises | |
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Japan's benchmark Nikkei index ended lower as the yen strengthened slightly against the dollar. | |
The Nikkei closed down 135.08 points, or 0.8% at 17,248.50 in subdued trade ahead of the US Thanksgiving holiday. | |
The dollar weakened slightly against the yen, edging down to 117.37 yen from 117.72 yen in New York trade. | |
Toyota's shares fell 0.5% after the car giant said it would recall 57,000 more vehicles to replace potentially deadly air bags made by Takata. | |
In Hong Kong, the Hang Seng index closed down 107.70 points, or 0.45%, at 24,004.28. | |
However, China's benchmark Shanghai Composite index rose ended up 26.14 points at 2,630.49 - its highest close for more than three years. | |
Investors have been encouraged by last week's unexpected interest rate cut by China, and by speculation that further stimulus measures are on the way. | |
In Australia, shares ended higher after data showed that business investment rose 0.2% in the third quarter, beating expectations of a fall. | In Australia, shares ended higher after data showed that business investment rose 0.2% in the third quarter, beating expectations of a fall. |
New home sales also rose 3% in October to their highest in four months, showing signs of a resilient economy. | New home sales also rose 3% in October to their highest in four months, showing signs of a resilient economy. |
The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 index edged up 4.71 points to 5,400.92. | |
However, shares in the energy sector fell due to falling oil prices. Oil and gas producer Santos shed more than 3%, while Woodside Petroleum fell 2.8%. | However, shares in the energy sector fell due to falling oil prices. Oil and gas producer Santos shed more than 3%, while Woodside Petroleum fell 2.8%. |
In South Korea, the Kospi index closed little-changed at 1,982.09. | |
Shares of Samsung Electronics, which accounts for 15% of the benchmark index's total market capitalisation, rose 5.3% after it announced a $2bn (£1.27bn) share buyback plan on Wednesday. | Shares of Samsung Electronics, which accounts for 15% of the benchmark index's total market capitalisation, rose 5.3% after it announced a $2bn (£1.27bn) share buyback plan on Wednesday. |