Thu, 05 Dec 2013 10:17:21 GMT
Topix falls reversing yesterday's climb as Yen rises versus U.S. Dollar
Japanese equities dropped on Thursday with the regional benchmark index Topis extending decline recorded yesterday, which was the largest in a month, as the nation's currency strengthened against the U.S. Dollar and investors weighed data from the U.S. The Topix slipped 0.6% to 1,233.68 at 2:03 p.m. Tokyo time following a 0.3% increase.