Tokyo's main index closes lower as sentiment in equities are soured by Cohn's resignation

  • Session high 21,484.08
  • Session low 21,201.94

A rather mild reaction to Cohn's resignation as traders in Asia are likely mulling over how big the impact of Cohn's resignation will be on markets. The close today sees the Nikkei just above the 200-day MA.

The Hang Seng is down 0.75% currently, Shanghai Composite down 0.12%, and CSI 300 down by 0.25%. Earlier, Australia's ASX 200 closed the day lower by 1.01% at 5,902.00.