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Japanese shares slip as bank stocks weigh; yen gains on safe-haven demand
Japan stocks fall as banks drag; yen strength pressures exporters.
Japanese equities fell Friday with the Nikkei 225 down 0.6%, led by declines in major banks amid concerns over U.S. regional lenders’ credit health. A stronger yen added pressure on exporters, while energy and tech shares saw mild buying. Analysts said sentiment remains cautious ahead of next week’s U.S. earnings and policy data releases.