Nomura shares fall as profits drop

Shares of Japan's largest bank, Nomura, fell sharply in Asian markets as its profit decline exceeded expectations.

Shares of Nomura, Japan's largest bank, fell during a broad sell-off in Asian stock markets. This followed a decline in the bank's profits that was larger than expected. Investors reacted negatively to the published financial results. Analysts link this to general economic difficulties in the region. Nomura Bank has faced significant challenges amid global instability.

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