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Tokyo: Shares open lower on Friday over caution on US rate hikes

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Published Fri, Oct 7, 2022 · 08:20 AM
    • The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 1.23 per cent, or 336.46 points, to 26,974.84 in early trade on Friday.
    • The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 1.23 per cent, or 336.46 points, to 26,974.84 in early trade on Friday. PHOTO: EPA-EFE

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    TOKYO shares opened lower on Friday on continued worries about the US rate hike campaign to fight inflation, which has driven down global shares.

    The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 1.23 per cent, or 336.46 points, to 26,974.84 in early trade, while the broader Topix index gave up 1.26 per cent, or 24.18 points, to 1,898.29. AFP

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