"Nikkei remains near an eight-month low due to tariff concerns."

- Japan's Nikkei index remained near an eight-month low amid concerns over potential new US tariffs on Japanese exporters.

Tokyo, April 04, 2025 – Japan's Nikkei index struggled to rise, staying near an eight-month low as traders anticipated possible new US tariffs that could greatly affect Japanese exporters. The Nikkei ended with little change at 35,624.48, unable to hold its early gains. The broader TOPIX index also showed minimal movement, closing up by 0.1% at 2,661.73.