Japan’s Nikkei share average fell 2.5% on Wednesday, mirroring Wall Street’s overnight declines, with technology stocks leading the losses. The index dropped as much as 4.65% before recovering slightly, as investors eyed potential buying opportunities below the 50,000 mark. Despite the dip, analysts anticipate a slow but steady rise for the Nikkei in the future.
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