The Nikkei fell 0.85% at 44,550.85, its lowest close since September 11. The The broader Topix lost 1.37% at 3,094.74. "It is a retreat from the rally that boosted the Nikkei until last month," said Shuutarou Yasuda, a market analyst at "Investors wanted to take profits, so sold the Live Events Chip-making equipment maker Tokyo Electron surged 27.6% in September in its largest monthly gain since February 2024, making it a key driver behind the Nikkei's record high hit last month. The index added 5.2% in ...