Nikkei falls as traders lock in gains after US trade deal rally

Japan’s Nikkei fell 0.9% to 41,456.23 after nearing record highs, trimming weekly gains to 4.1%.

Profit booking followed gains from the US-Japan trade deal, which eased auto tariffs.

Mitsubishi Motors dropped 7.9% on weak Q1 results; Yaskawa fell 6%.

Traders remain cautious ahead of key central bank meetings next week.