Tokyo stocks fall in morning on tech selling

TOKYO, 12th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Tokyo stocks fell Tuesday morning, led by selling of chip-related and technology shares as overnight declines in US tech markets spurred investors to adjust positions following recent rises.

According to Kyodo News, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average fell 233.57 points, or 0.60 percent, from Monday to 38,586.92.

The broader Topix index was down 33.60 points, or 1.26 percent, at 2,633.23.