Nikkei 225 Edges Lower as Banking Stocks Drag on Rate Concerns
Nikkei 225 slips 0.08% to ¥40,900 as banking stocks tumble on rate concerns while exporters benefit from weak yen near ¥157.92 against the dollar.
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