The Nikkei index closed down 448.18 points. Export stocks were affected by the strong yen.

Nikkei index, Tokyo stock marketClosed lower today to a three-week low as export stocks were hurt by the yen's appreciation to a three-and-a-half month high against the US dollar. The yen moved at 3 yen per dollar.

Kyodo news agency reported that The Nikkei index closed at 27,777.90 points, down 448.18 points or 1.59%, the lowest level since Nov. 10.

S&P/ASX 200 Australian Stock Market IndexDelete closed today After global stock markets fluctuated on Thursday (Dec. 1), with the fall of energy stocks and financial stocks being a factor that put pressure on the market.

The S&P/ASX 200 Index closed at 7,301.50 points, down 52.90 points or -0.72%, and the All Ordinaries Index closed at 7,503.50 points, down 50.50 points or -0.67%.

South Korea Stock Market Composite IndexClosed down nearly 2% today after closing positive for 3 consecutive days as foreign and institutional investors sold stocks. After stocks surged in response to news that the Federal Reserve (Fed) signaled a delay in raising interest rates. The won currency weakened against the US dollar.

The South Korea Stock Exchange Composite Index (KOSPI) closed today at 2,434.33 points, down 45.51 points or -1.84%, with moderate trading volume of 462.1 million shares, valued at approximately 7.2 trillion won (US$5.53 billion), and The number of negative stocks is more than positive stocks in the proportion of 604 to 262 stocks.

Shanghai Composite Index, China Stock MarketDelete closed today Investors are waiting for clarity on whether the Chinese government will change strict regulations to control COVID-19 after the number of infections continued to decline.

The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3,156.14, down 9.33 points or -0.29%.

Hang Seng Index, Hong Kong Stock MarketDelete closed today After closing positive for three consecutive days Meanwhile, investors are keeping an eye on the United States' November non-agricultural employment numbers released today. which economists predict will grow more slowly But still flexible After many companies announced layoffs and suspension of additional hiring.

The Hang Seng Index closed at 18,675.35 points, down 61.09 points or -0.33%.