This Oct. 1, 2020 file photo shows the Tokyo Stock Exchange. (Mainichi)
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Tokyo stocks opened mixed Friday, as semiconductor-linked issues were sold after overnight losses in their U.S. counterparts, while the market was supported by buying on easing concerns over U.S. tariffs.
In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 68.25 points, or 0.20 percent, from Thursday to 34,309.35. The broader Topix index was up 3.28 points, or 0.13 percent, at 2,533.51.
On the top-tier Prime Market, gainers were led by marine transportation and pharmaceutical issues, while service and electric appliance were the main decliners.
At 9 a.m., the U.S. dollar fetched 142.37-38 yen compared with 142.29-39 yen in New York and 142.89-91 yen in Tokyo at 5 p.m. Thursday.
The euro was quoted at $1.1372-1374 and 161.90-94 yen against $1.1356-1366 and 161.91-162.01 yen in New York and $1.1376-1377 and 162.56-60 yen in Tokyo late Thursday afternoon.
AloJapan.com