aika? >> reporter: the bank of japan is facing pressure to add more stimulus, leading to a cnge in stock prices. the nikkei rose 18554. the broader topix climbed 1.8%, recoffering 1500 points for the first time in three trading sessions. major gains came from export makers contributing 28 points to the nikkei average. they finished up 3%. toyota spiked 2%, and weaker yen supports exporters. into the early season in japan, early reports and corporate performances are moving the market. shares of robot maker jumped 10% after sharp rise in the operating profit. a media report says global parts led to solid gains in companies like murata manufacturing and tdk. overall, there was a slight improvement and market sentiment with traders looking at whole performances rather than broad economic list. aika nanao at the tokyo stock exchange. >> thank you. in china, the shanghai tumbled 3% to close at 3320. that's the biggest one-day fall in five weeks. investors took profits following a two month high

aika has more. >> reporter: the cpi data from china and weak corporate earnings convinced investor it's safer to convert stocks to catch. they slid had 1.89% to 17891, below the level of 18,000 for the first time in seven sessions. the topix fell 2.2%, the biggest one dayalls this month. benchmark heavy weights led losses trying to lock in profits. automobiles hit hard across the board, honda slid 2 preponderate 5%. toyota was also down with a warning that competition to lower prices in china, the world's biggest car market, hurts the profit margins of the companies. later today, u.s. retail sales data and federal reserve report on business sentiment will be released and we will look closely if they provide a rate hike by the fed. they are awaiting reports by major american banks so there's a lot on the agenda, and investors are holding off on buy orders for now. >> all right, aika, thanks for that. most of the other markets in the asia pacific region extended their losses following weak data from china. the shanghai composite lost 0.9%, snapping a five day winning streak, and some inve

aika? >> reporter: the nikkei has been up seven out of the eight past sessions so many investors, it was the right time to secure profits. look at today's closing prices. the nikkei declined by 1.1% to close at 18234, and the broader topix index down .8%, and they extended losses by the release of china's trade data. index heavy weights in market caps were a drag on the overall index. fast retailing was down 3%, and mobile phone carrier softbank shed 3%. the news from china affected companies that rely heavily on demand from that country such as fanuc. it fell by 3 prepondera.3%. gains were limited by demands of food and beverage or railway companies, another sign that investors are trying to play it safe. sappora and southeast japan railway both advanced. u.s. businesses reenforced the defensive posture investors assumed in response to the soft economic data from asia. >> aika, thanks. >>> moving on to other markets. the shanghai added 0.2% stretching the winning streak to a fifth day hopi

our business reporter has the details from the tokyo stock exchange, aika? >> as we have so much on the agenda with the fed and bankf japan meeting in the same week, it's not surprising that benchmarks are moving in a very narrow range. look at today's closing levels. the nikkei ended at 18903, recooping more than ha of yesterday's losses, the topix up .26 and capped gains in the index. in the thick of the earnings season, they take the results and move the markets. the robot maker, fanuc surged 4 .7%, and the second quarter profit weaker than expected, thaw they reassured investors with an upward revision of the four year net profit forecast. in contrast, hitachi was pessimistic on china, revising down by a wide rgin. they plunged 4 .5%. at the releast of the policy statement draws closer, investors are really focusing on the wording the fed uses. this could move the markets tomorrow. >> aika, thanks. moving on to other markets in the region. in china, the shanghai lost 1.7% on profit taking. it snatched a four-day winning streak after hitting a two month h

aika? >> reporter: the market focus moved to the bank of japan. some traders bet the boj launches further easing measures and we had the transpacific partnership deal boosting shares of some companies. the nikkei rose 1% to close at 18291. at one point, it was up more than 300 points, but profit taking cap gained in the afternoon. the topix rose 1%. the nikkei rose two consecutive sessions, but similar measures left shares of financials down, a main benefit from greater liquidity in the market. mizuho jumped more than 2%. motorbike makers brought on news that the tpp removes tires from 700 cc motorcycles, popular in north america. market sentiments is not bullish. declines in companies with parts show investors are concerned about slow downs in a chinese economy. alpslectric and murata manufacturing slumped. there was a rally for the weekend here in tokyo, but most fueled by speculation that the central bank will do more. this shares the market's concern over the state of economy. aika nanao at the tokyo stock exchange. >> thank you. >>> most othe

. >> aika, thanks. >>> other markets in the asia pacific region bounced back as well. in china, the shanghai composite jumped 2.3% jumping to the 3300 level in two months. expectations of more government stimulus measures provided a positive sentiment. kospi closed 1.2% to close at the highest level in more tn two months after the bank of korea is keeping interest rates up changed. hong kong index gain 2% led by casino operators, and indonesia ended up just over .5%. >>> japanese farmers call for measures to protect domestic agriculture. they made the appeal at a national convention of local farm cooperatives. their request comes after the agreement was reached on the transpacific partnership free trade deal. >> translator: farmers are worried. we need sustainable measures to protect domestic agriculture. the government must enact relevant laws and implement budgets to achieve that. >> japanese prime minister abe attended the meeting stressing the agreement is the best result for japan and will contribute to national interests. >> translator: the tpp agreement is a cha

aika nanao at the tokyo stock exchange. >> thanks. >>> other markets also rose in the asia pacific region. in china, the shanghai composite gained 1.3% speculating the chinese government may take stimulus measures soon. index rose more than 4% this week. sydney's s&p asx 200 index rose 1.3%, five straight sessions of gains, ending at the highest level since august, marking a weekly gain of 4.5%. hong kong up 0.4%, the strongest gain in six months. the mumbai gained .8%, and taiwan was closed for holidays. here's a look at the other stories we're following. >>> japan's foreign minister will visit iran this weekend together with representatives of about 20 japanese firms. he is expected to sign a bilateral investment deal. the agreement will ensure japanese firms enjoy equal treatment with iranian businesses and appropriate legal protections. japan's store chain reported mixed reports in half year earnings. those popular with foreign shoppers enjoyed good business, and retailing say profits rose by double digits. the profits sogo and seibu fell 36% as they were not strong enough to make up

. >> aika, thanks. >>> moving on to other markets in the region. in china, the shanghai surged in the time trading hour rebounding more than 1% to a two month high. some investors pinned hopes on government stimulus measures ahead of a key policy meeting starting next week. hong kong slid.had% after three days of gains, shares sold on profit taking before the holiday. the jakarda gained .5% stretching to a fourth day, and sydney shed .65%, mining shares sold on concerns over slow downs in china. and seoul added .5% leading in electron ics and pharmaceutical shares. >>> here's a look at the other stories. >>> sales at more than 200 shops nationwide last month reach over $3.7 billion, up 1.8% from a year ago and marks the sixth straight monthly rise. the officials say foreign shoppers in particular went on a buying spree. domestic shipments of home appliances in japan last month rose by 3% year on year due to strong sales of high end goods like air conditioners and refrigerators. looking ahead, they predict shipments in object are no less than the le