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Japan's benchmark Nikkei index fell for the third consecutive session as declines in chip stocks outweighed gains in the energy sector, reflecting ongoing investor caution regarding global market fluctuations.
Japan's Nikkei share average slipped for a third straight session on Monday, primarily due to declines in chip-related stocks. The Nikkei 225 saw a decrease of 0.43%, contrasted by a 0.48% rise in the broader Topix index. Despite a surge in energy stocks driven by rising oil prices, concerns over global market fluctuations left investors wary.