Japan's Nikkei 225 retreated from a 6-week high on Friday as investors locked in gains and turned cautious over the outlook for interest rates, inflation, and geopolitical risks.
The benchmark Nikkei slid 0.94% to close at 68,309.46, shaving its weekly advance to 2.9%. The broader Topix slipped roughly 1% to 4,091.00.
