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Japanese shares end lower as Middle East conflict spurs risk aversion

Japan's Nikkei closed lower on Friday and posted a second consecutive weekly decline of 3.2%, as escalating tensions in the Middle East fuelled inflation concerns and prompted investors to dump riskier assets.

13 Mar 2026 1:31 pm