Tokyo stocks edge lower in morning on fresh concerns over key trade talks

Source: Xinhua| 2019-11-19 11:47:52|Editor: huaxia
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TOKYO, Nov. 19 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks retreated moderately Tuesday morning as the market mood was dented by fresh concerns over the progress of key trade talks between two major. economies.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average lost 32.62 points, or 0.14 percent, from Monday to 23,384.14.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, fell 0.50 point, or 0.03 percent, at 1,700.22.

Nonferrous metal, rubber product and machinery-linked issues comprised those that declined the most before that morning break. Enditem

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