Tokyo: Stocks close lower as yen stays firm
Published Mon, May 15, 2017 · 06:26 AM
[TOKYO] Tokyo stocks closed marginally lower on Monday with a stronger yen pressuring exporters, while US data disappointed and North Korea's latest missile launch revived fresh geopolitical concerns.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index edged down 0.07 per cent, or 14.05 points, to 19,869.85, while the Topix index of all first-section issues slipped 0.04 per cent, or 0.71 points, to 1,580.00.
AFP
BT is now on Telegram!
For daily updates on weekdays and specially selected content for the weekend. Subscribe to t.me/BizTimes
Capital Markets & Currencies
Asia: Markets rise as traders consider US rate outlook
China reiterates need for steady yuan amid fragile confidence
Singapore shares climb at Thursday’s open; STI up 0.3%
Stocks to watch: CDL, DFI Retail Group, Cordlife, First Resources
US: Wall Street slips as dour earnings, chip stocks weigh
Europe: Adidas, LVMH steer shares higher on earnings relief