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Japanese shares fall in mixed Asian trade Japan's Nikkei falls as yen rises
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Asian shares saw mixed trading as investors hoped for more stimulus by central banks around the world. Japan's benchmark Nikkei index ended lower as the yen strengthened slightly against the dollar.
Investors have been encouraged by last week's unexpected rate cut in China and a surprise expansion of monetary stimulus by the Bank of Japan at the end of October. The Nikkei closed down 135.08 points, or 0.8% at 17,248.50 in subdued trade ahead of the US Thanksgiving holiday.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei index closed down 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.
The dollar edged lower 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.
Toyota's shares closed down 0.5% after the auto 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.
In Greater China, shares were heading in different directions, with Hong Kong's Hang Seng index down 0.4% at 24,014.25 while the Shanghai Composite was up 0.6% at 2,619.97. 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 0.1% to 5,400.90. 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 flat at 1,982.09. 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.