The Japanese Nikkei stock index fell by 0.5% to 62,388.51 points, amid investor concerns about the conflict in the Middle East and rising energy prices, the Wall Street Journal writes. The worst performers were semiconductor and electronics maker stocks, including Advantest, which fell 1.7%. The dollar traded at 156.98 yen, down from 156.93 yen at Friday's close.

The Japanese Nikkei stock index fell by 0.5% to 62,388.51 points, amid investor concerns about the conflict in the Middle East and rising energy prices, the Wall Street Journal writes. The worst performers were semiconductor and electronics maker stocks, including Advantest, which fell 1.7%. The dollar traded at 156.98 yen, down from 156.93 yen at Friday's close.