Japan market summary for Wednesday (Oct. 17) Nikkei 225 Stock Average: -182.61 (-1.1%) to 16,955.31; first close below 17,000 since the beginning of the month Nikkei 225 futures Osaka: -150 (-0.9%) to 16,980, Singapore (SGX) -140 (-0.8%) to 16,985, Chicago (CME) *10/16 -360 (-2.1%) to 16,960 TOPIX: -24.96 (-1.5%) to 1,600.92; Advancers 280 x decliners [...]