The shares of Tepco (Tokyo Electric Power), manager of the Fukushima nuclear power plant, dragged down the Tokyo Stock Exchange: the energy company recorded a plunge of 27,62%. Investors see black about its future. Tepco is under fire in matters of safety, after the disastrous tsunami.
In general, the Nikkei index closed with a drop of 18%: there are several reasons, primarily the employment data from the United States. But the political climate in Japan also has a significant influence, where there is heavy pressure on Prime Minister Kan, in view of his resignation.
