Nikkei drops as BOJ’s steps trigger profit-taking

TOKYO, Dec 20: Japan’s Nikkei average dropped on Thursday as the central bank’s latest steps disappointed the market, triggering profit-taking from a sharp rally the previous session.
The Nikkei shed 1.2 percent to 10,039.33. The broader Topix was down 0.1 percent at 838.61.
(agencies)