Tokyo stocks end mixed on yen's retreat, waning Fed rate cut hopes

TOKYO, July 9 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended mixed Tuesday as buying supported by the yen's retreat against the U.S. dollar in early trade was offset by waning expectations of a hefty rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average added 30.80 points, or 0.14 percent, from Monday to close the day at 21,565.15.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, lost 3.51 points, or 0.22 percent, to finish at 1,574.89.

Oil and coal product, and farm and fishery issues led notable gainers, while marine transportation, and textile and apparel-linked issues comprised those that declined the most by the close of play.