Nikkei Falls as Yen Rallies, Machine Orders Drop, and Greenland Concerns Weigh
**Tokyo Market Briefing: Nikkei Closes Lower Amid Geopolitical and Economic Headwinds**
The Japan Nikkei 225 share average registered a third consecutive day of decline on Monday, driven by a convergence of heightened geopolitical tension and disappointing domestic economic data.
* **Geopolitical Impact:** Escalating geopolitical tensions surrounding Greenland triggered a significant safe-haven rally in the Japanese yen, pressuring the market's key exporting sector and contributing to the risk-off sentiment.
* **Economic Data:** Market performance was further hindered by domestic economic data that unexpectedly fell short of forecasts, adding a layer of concern regarding the nation's economic outlook.
The combination of a strengthening currency and weak fundamentals resulted in selling pressure across the Tokyo market.