Published on 06/23/2025 at 02:45
(MT Newswires) -- Japanese shares fell Monday after the government called for de-escalation in Iran, while U.S. strikes signaled Washington's resolve to block Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
The Nikkei 225 fell 0.13%, or 49.14 points, to end at 38,354.09.
Japan called the Israel-Iran escalation "extremely regrettable" and urged renewed U.S.-Iran talks, Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said.
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba criticized Israel's strike but stopped short of full condemnation.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said U.S. strikes differed as Washington still seeks dialogue. U.S. President Donald Trump said American forces had "obliterated" key Iranian nuclear sites.
In economic data, Japan's factory activity expanded in June for the first time in 11 months, with the au Jibun Bank flash manufacturing PMI rising to 50.4 from May's 49.4, S&P Global said. The rebound was driven by stronger output and higher inventories, though new orders, including exports, remained weak.
The services PMI rose to 51.5 from 51.0, lifting the composite PMI to a four-month high of 51.4. Cost pressures eased, and employment grew at its fastest pace in 11 months.
Concerns over U.S. tariffs and global demand continue to cloud the outlook.
On the corporate front, NTT Data said parent Nippon Telegraph and Telephone (TYO:9432) raised its stake to 81.8% after a tender offer completed on June 20, up from 57.7%.
NTT aims to fully acquire and delist the unit. NTT Data said it will continue to operate independently, with seven of its 12 board members remaining outside directors.
Dear Life acquired a five-story income-producing condominium property in Koto-ku, Tokyo, funded through internal cash and borrowings. The seller and price were not disclosed. The property, De LCCS Toyocho, is already leased.
Janomesaid Daiei Real Estate & Development and its affiliate increased their stake to 10.97% from 9.94%, according to a large-shareholding report filed on June 12. Janome has not independently verified the holdings.

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