People walk past an electronic share price board in Tokyo on July 3, 2009. Japanese share prices opened lower with the benchmark Nikkei-225 index falling 124.46 points, or 1.26 percent, to 9,751.69 in the first minute of trading. Getty Images logo Getty Images 5 months ago

People walk past an electronic share price board in Tokyo on July 3, 2009. Japanese share prices opened lower with the benchmark Nikkei-225 index falling 124.46 points, or 1.26 percent, to 9,751.69 in the first minute of trading.

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  1. A man walks in front of an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average rose 27.33 points, to end morning session at 10005. 00.
  2. Passers-by are seen in front of an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average rose 27.33 points, to end morning session at 10005. 00.
  3. A man walks in front of an electronic stock board of a securities firm in Tokyo, Japan, Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average rose 27.33 points, to end morning session at 10005. 00.
  4. A businessman walks past an electronic stock indicator in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Dec. 3, 2009. Japanese shares jumped nearly four percent to a five-week high Thursday, supported by big gains in exporters as the yen retreated from a 14-year high. The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average climbed 368.73 points, or 3.8 percent, to 9,977.67, the highest close since Oct. 30.
  5. A man walks past an electronic stock indicator in the rain in Tokyo, Japan, Thursday, Dec.3, 2009. Japanese shares jumped nearly four percent to a five-week high Thursday, supported by big gains in exporters as the yen retreated from a 14-year high. The benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average climbed 368.73 points, or 3.8 percent, to 9,977.67, the highest close since Oc. 30.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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.
  16. 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.

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