Japan's Nikkei dips to 1-month low as yen gets stronger

TOKYO, July 12 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks were lower after the close on Wednesday, weighed down by exporter issues that drew selling on the yen's further appreciation.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average dropped 259.64 points, or 0.81 percent, to finish at 31,943.93, the lowest closing since June 8.

The broader Topix index, meanwhile, closed 14.92 points, or 0.67 percent, lower at 2,221.48.

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