Nikkei Slips 0.5% as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Tokyo Markets
Nikkei 225 fell 0.54% to ¥39,593 as Middle East tensions weighed on Tokyo markets, though Toyota and Honda gained on yen weakness at ¥158.83 against the dollar.
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Tokyo opens cautiously as Wall Street slips on oil price rises and Iran tensions. USD/JPY at ¥159.20 supports exporters while…
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Tokyo opens cautiously as geopolitical tensions rise and USD/JPY holds near ¥159. Export stocks in focus amid weak yen tailwinds…