(ANSA) - TOKYO, APRIL 15 - The Tokyo Stock Exchange starts the last session of the week down, with investors looking at the new increase in yields on the US bond market, and expectations of a further adjustment upwards in interest rates.
The reference index Nikkeicedes 0.96% at 26,909.99, with a loss of 262 points.
On the currency market, the yen once again depreciated against the dollar, settling close to the lows in 20 years, just above a value of 126, and against the single currency at 136.50.
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