Tokyo stocks' Nikkei index plunges to 5-month low on record COVID numbers

The Nikkei index plunged Wednesday to its lowest level in nearly five months due to increasing concerns about Japan's economic recovery after the country logged its highest number of coronavirus cases the day before.The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended down 790.02 points, or 2.80 percent, from Tuesday at 27,467.23, its lowest level since Aug. 20. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange finished 58.66 points, or 2.97 percent, lower at 1,919.72."Investors have been cautious about the recent surge in infections, as it may disrupt supply chains furthe…READ FULL ARTICLE