24/02/2022 08:30 (UTC)

Nikkei tumbles to 15-month low on escalating tensions over Ukraine

Tokyo, Feb 24 (EFE/EPA).- The Nikkei stock index plunged to 15-month low on Thursday, as Russia’s president Vladimir Putin announced a "military operation" in eastern Ukraine.

The Nikkei 225 tumbled 478.79 points, or 1.81 percent, to close at 25,970.82, its lowest closing level since Nov. 20, 2020. (Camera: FRANCK ROBICHON).

SHOT LIST: PEDESTRIANS WALK PAST A STOCK MARKET INDICATOR BOARDS IN TOKYO, JAPAN.

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Date: 24/02/2022 12:00 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Economy, business and finance » Market and exchange
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 114 seconds
Reference: 7001145721
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