(MENAFN- Saudi Press Agency) Japan shares fell sharply Monday on growing concerns about the global economy following an anemic US job growth report.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 Stock Average lost 144.62 points, or 1.71 per cent, to end at 8,295.63 after hitting briefly this year's low in the morning.
The broader-based Topix was down 1.89 per cent, hitting its lowest level in more than 28 years, according to a report of DPA.
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