People walk past an electronic stock indicator in Tokyo Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average took the day's biggest hit, falling 227.86 points, or 2.2 percent, to 10,216.47. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

People walk past an electronic stock indicator in Tokyo Monday, Sept. 14, 2009. Japan's Nikkei 225 stock average took the day's biggest hit, falling 227.86 points, or 2.2 percent, to 10,216.47.

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  1. A man walks past an electronic stock indicator in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, showing global markets including Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average, top center, that rose 226.65 points, or 2.4 percent, to 9,572.20, the highest close since Nov. 18. Japanese shares jumped to a two-week high Tuesday, buoyed by hopes that the nation's central bank will take steps to shore up the deflation-plagued economy.
  2. People walk past an electronic stock indicator in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, showing Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average rose 226.65 points, or 2.4 percent, to 9,572.20, the highest close since Nov. 18. Japanese shares jumped to a two-week high Tuesday, buoyed by hopes that the nation's central bank will take steps to shore up the deflation-plagued economy.
  3. A woman walks past an electronic stock indicator in Tokyo, Japan, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, showing Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average rose 226.65 points, or 2.4 percent, to 9,572.20, the highest close since Nov. 18. Japanese shares jumped to a two-week high Tuesday, buoyed by hopes that the nation's central bank will take steps to shore up the deflation-plagued economy.
  4. People walk past an electronic stock indicator in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, showing global markets including Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average, top center, that gained 217.41 points to 9298. 93 in the morning. Asian stock markets have rebounded from their steep fall last week after the United Arab Emirates moved to contain the fallout from Dubai's debt crisis.
  5. A man looks at an electronic stock indicator in Tokyo, Japan, Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, showing Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average gained 217.41 points to 9298. 93 in the morning. Asian stock markets have rebounded from their steep fall last week after the United Arab Emirates moved to contain the fallout from Dubai's debt crisis.
  6. A man cycles past the electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average fell 301.72 points, or 3.2 percent, to 9,081.52.
  7. Men walk past a securities firm's electronic signboard indicating Japanese stock prices in Tokyo Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average fell 301.72 points, or 3.2 percent, to 9,081.52.
  8. A man walks in front of the electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average fell 301.72 points, or 3.2 percent, to 9,081.52.
  9. A woman using mobile phone walks by an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average lost -169.73 points, to end morning session at 9213. 51.
  10. A man communicates with a phone in front of the electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average lost -169.73 points, to end morning session at 9213. 51.
  11. Businessmen walk in front of the electronic stock board outside a securities firm in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Nov. 27, 2009. The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average lost -169.73 points, to end morning session at 9213. 51.
  12. People using mobile phones walk by a securities firm's electronic board indicating global stock prices in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average lost 51.79 points, or 0.5 percent, to 9,492.74, the lowest finish since July 17 when the key index closed at 9,395.32.
  13. A man checks Japan's Nikkei stock index on the indication board while a man with a mask checks his mobile phone in front of a securities firm in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009. The stock index has fallen to a four-month low, pressured by uncertainty over the government's handling of the deflation-plagued economy. The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average lost 51.79 points, or 0.5 percent, to 9,492.74, the lowest finish since July 17 when the key index closed at 9,395.32.
  14. A masked woman walks in front of an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Japan, Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average lost 53.13 points to wrap up the day at 9676. 80.
  15. Office workers walk past an electronic stock indicator at lunchtime in Tokyo Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 as Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average rose 212.41 points, or 2.1 percent, to end the morning session at 10,272.62.
  16. People walk past an electronic stock indicator in Tokyo Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 as Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average rose 212.41 points, or 2.1 percent, to end the morning session at 10,272.62.

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