Tokyo: Stocks end lower on Thursday

Published Thu, Oct 20, 2022 · 02:19 PM
    • The benchmark Nikkei 225 index lost 0.92 per cent, or 250.42 points, to end at 27,006.96
    • The benchmark Nikkei 225 index lost 0.92 per cent, or 250.42 points, to end at 27,006.96 PHOTO: AFP

    TOKYO shares ended lower on Thursday (Oct 20) as renewed concerns over inflation and the Chinese economy overshadowed a boost to Japanese exporters from the weakening yen.

    The benchmark Nikkei 225 index lost 0.92 per cent, or 250.42 points, to end at 27,006.96, while the broader Topix index fell 0.51 per cent, or 9.65 points, to 1,895.41. AFP

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