Tokyo: The Japanese stock market closed mixed today. The Nikkei index fell by 1.9% to close at 49,303.45 points, while the broader TOPIX index saw a slight gain, rising less than 0.1% to close at 3,341.06.

According to Saudi Press Agency, the decline in the Nikkei index and the marginal increase in the TOPIX index reflect varied investor sentiment in the market. This mixed closing indicates that while some sectors faced downward pressure, others managed to maintain stability or experience slight growth. The contrasting performances of the two indices highlight the complex dynamics currently affecting the Japanese stock market.