Monday, 4th May, 2026
Monday, 4th May, 2026

Tokyo shares open lower after US losses

Tokyo shares opened lower on Tuesday following modest losses on Wall Street, where petroleum-linked shares retreated.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 0.62 percent, or 174.40 points, to 27,818.95 at the open, while the broader Topix index dropped 0.64 percent, or 12.55 points, to 1,947.56.