TOKYO -- Japan's benchmark Nikkei Stock Average dropped more than 2% Monday against the backdrop of uncertainty in global politics, especially the French lower house elections beginning in late June.
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Japanese stocks fall over 2% on European political uncertainties
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Japanese stocks fell Monday morning against the backdrop of risk-averse investors following the rumble in recent global politics. (Photo by Yuji Murakami)
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