Nikkei 225 experiences historic plunge, Topix swoops amidst global recession fears
Japanese stocks witnessed an unprecedented plunge on Monday with the Nikkei 225 index dropping almost 13% in its largest-ever single-day decline, sending shockwaves through global markets and raising concerns about a looming US recession. The broader Topix index also fell by up to 11%, erasing all its gains for the year. By Friday, the Nikkei