Nikkei Flat as SoftBank Surges 21% While Autos Slide on Mideast Fears
Nikkei 225 closed flat as SoftBank's 21% surge offset automotive sector weakness amid Middle East tensions, while the yen weakened to ¥173.88 against the dollar.
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