Japan's Nikkei falls from record as tech shares retreat; Topix rises

Japan's Nikkei share average retreated from a record high as a stronger yen impacted exporters and technology stock momentum waned. The benchmark Nikkei 225 fell 0.4%, while the broader Topix achieved a new all-time closing high. This mirrored a Wall Street trend where tech shares dragged down markets, with currency movements adding headwinds for Japanese firms.