Tokyo stocks fell Wednesday despite the U.S. government's latest aid package to stimulate the economy.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average was down 110.71 points, or 1. 33 percent, from Tuesday to 8,213.22.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was down 14.36 points, or 1.73 percent, to 817.22.
Decliners were led by securities, auto and precision machinery issues. Major gainers included insurance, pulp and paper, and warehouse issues.
(Xinhua News Agency November 26, 2008)