Japan's Nikkei pulls back from record high on rate-hike fears, stronger yen

The Nikkei ended 1.45% lower at 42,649.26, snapping a six-session rally.

The broader Topix fell 1.1% to 3,057.95, also snapping a six-session winning streak.

Shares of chip-testing equipment maker Advantest lost 4.64% to become the biggest drag for the Nikkei.

Among gainers, technology investor SoftBank Group rose 4.4%.

Of the more than 1,600 stocks trading on the Tokyo Stock Exchange's prime market, 28% rose, 68% fell, and 3% closed flat.