PRIME MINISTER SHINZO ABE’S RESIGNATION LEADS TO FALL IN TOKYO STOCKS ON FRIDAY

Highlights –

• Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s resignation leads to fall in Tokyo stocks on Friday.
• Yen strengthened against the U.S dollar on Friday.
• 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down by 326.21 points.
• Topix index fell down by 11.02 points.

Japanese Prime Minister on Friday announced his resignation from the current role due to health reasons. ....