Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Tuesday, retreating from a record high in the previous session, as investors locked in profits and rising oil prices weighed on sentiment.
The Nikkei ended 0.25% lower at 64,996.09. The index jumped 2.87% to close at 65,158.19 on Monday, driven by AI-optimism bets. It gained 8.95% over the past three sessions in its steepest three-day gain in more than six years.
