The Business Times
The Business Times
Subscribe
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterView more
The Business Times
Create a free account with Business Times for seamless access across SPH Media products.
REGISTER
LOGIN

Companies & Markets

Tokyo: Stocks open lower on yen ahead of US-Japan talks

Published Thu, Aug 9, 2018 · 12:16 AM
Share this article.

[TOKYO] Tokyo stocks opened lower on Thursday, dragged down by a higher yen and caution ahead of Japan-US trade talks.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index dropped 0.26 per cent or 58.27 points to 22,586.04 in early trade while the broader Topix index was down 0.30 per cent or 5.30 points at 1,739.41.

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

SUPPORT SOUTH-EAST ASIA'S LEADING FINANCIAL DAILY

Get the latest coverage and full access to all BT premium content.

SUBSCRIBE NOW

Browse corporate subscription here