Nikkei falls

JAPAN’S Nikkei 225 Stock Average fell yesterday, paced by Nikon on concern the digital camera seller’s earnings’ growth is dependent on currency moves.

Shionogi & Co dropped after analysts at Credit Suisse Group and Goldman, Sachs & Co cut the drugmaker’s rating.

The Nikkei lost 26.77, or 0.2%, to 16,720.99.