Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Japan's Topix Index Declines the Most in 12 Weeks on U.S. Housing Concern

(Bloomberg) -- Japanese stocks dropped, with the
Topix index slumping by the most in more than 12 weeks on
concern U.S. demand will falter, curbing profits, amid signs the
housing market there is worsening and after the yen strengthened.

Canon Inc. fell by the most since March and Honda Motor Co.
slid 1.6 percent. Mitsubishi Corp. had its second-worst
performance of the year, leading commodities-related shares
lower after prices of oil, copper, gold and other raw materials
slumped.


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