Tokyo: Nikkei opens down 2% after US losses
Add BT as a preferred source
DeeperDive is a beta AI feature. Refer to full articles for the facts.
[TOKYO] Tokyo shares opened sharply lower on Friday (Jan 21) following a negative lead on Wall Street amid lingering worries over surging global inflation and the prospect of rising interest rates.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 dropped 2 per cent or 554.31 points to 27,218.62 in early trade, while the broader Topix index lost 1.65 per cent or 31.92 points to 1,906.61.
AFP
Decoding Asia newsletter: your guide to navigating Asia in a new global order. Sign up here to get Decoding Asia newsletter. Delivered to your inbox. Free.
Share with us your feedback on BT's products and services
TRENDING NOW
Autobahn Rent A Car directors declared bankrupt over S$50 million each owed to DBS
Amazon’s MGM Studios gains creative control over ‘James Bond’ franchise
UOB’s Wee Ee Cheong says S$4.9 billion Citi deal ‘paying off’ as Asean push accelerates
In taxing wealth, how far can Singapore push property owners?
