Japanese stocks experienced a broad decline following new attacks on critical energy infrastructure in the Middle East, which renewed concerns over rising energy prices. The Nikkei Index fell 2.5% to close at 53,872.03 points. Shares in the metals and semiconductor sectors led the losses. Sumitomo Metal Mining dropped 6.0%, while Advantest declined 4.7%. Investors are closely monitoring developments in the Middle East. Also under scrutiny are the Japanese government's measures to address the conflict and potential shortages of energy and petrochemical products.
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