Nikkei drops 5.96% – Asia markets feel the tremor

Nikkei drops 5.96% – Asia markets feel the tremor This is the biggest single‑day fall for the index since the start of the year. Such a swing hints at underlying pressure in Japanese equities and FX markets. If the yen keeps weakening, it could tighten margins for Indian exporters. Stay alert – a sharp move in Asia can ripple into Indian equities and commodities. Research: Nikkei index -5.96% today