The MSCI Asia Pacific equities index edged 0.1% lower early Friday. Japan’s Nikkei fell over 1%, with Softbank Group Corp. declining more than 5%. The regional moves came after the Nasdaq 100 Index sank 1.4%, its worst day in seven weeks, while a US gauge of chipmakers slumped 3.4%. The S&P 500 Index dropped 0.5%. Markets are closed in South Korea and Taiwan.
​The MSCI Asia Pacific equities index edged 0.1% lower early Friday. Japan’s Nikkei fell over 1%, with Softbank Group Corp. declining more than 5%. The regional moves came after the Nasdaq 100 Index sank 1.4%, its worst day in seven weeks, while a US gauge of chipmakers slumped 3.4%. The S&P 500 Index dropped 0.5%. Markets are closed in South Korea and Taiwan. by Soban News (international And National News)
