Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:41:04 GMT
Nikkei down as yen strengthens
Japanese equities traded red on Friday as the Yen appreciated against the Dollar weighing on the blue-chip companies dependent on exports. The Nikkei 225 Index declined 0.5%, or 64.02 points, to 13,485.14, yet close to its highest value in 20 months. Japanese electric companies were among the top performers, as the utility sector surged 2.9%. Tokyo Electric Power Co Inc