Tokyo - Saba:
Japanese stocks ended Wednesday's session with mixed performance after the Bank of Japan decided to keep interest rates unchanged, as investors anticipated the impact of US President Donald Trump's protectionist trade policies on the Japanese economy, which relies heavily on exports.
Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said at a press conference: "Tariffs can directly impact the economy and inflation, in addition to their impact on sentiment and confidence through market movements, so we must consider this impact comprehensively."
The Tokyo Stock Exchange reported that Japan's Nikkei 225 index, which includes 225 issues, ended today's session down 0.25 percent, or 93.54 points, to 37,751.88, while the broader Topix index closed up 0.45 percent, or 12.40 points, to 2,795.96.
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