Middle East Stalemate Impacts Investment Confidence; Nikkei Closes Lower After Hitting 60,000 Points
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Japan's Nikkei index touched the historic 60,000 mark for the first time, but ultimately closed lower. Geopolitical risks, sparked by stalled US-Iran peace talks and refusal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, dampened investor confidence and led to a sell-off.