Japan’s stock market took a hit on Friday, with the Nikkei 225 index falling 4.1% due to concerns over a global trade war. The decline is the latest in a series of losses for the tech-heavy gauge, which has dropped 11% for the quarter – its worst performance since March 2020. The stronger yen further exacerbated pressure on exporter shares. Key sectors such as finance and electronics were also affected. The Nikkei 225 index now sits at 12% below its December high.
Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-03-31/japanese-shares-plunge-as-us-tariff-worries-hit-exporter-stocks