(ANSA) - TOKYO, JANUARY 25 - The Tokyo Stock Exchange opened in warmth with investors inspired by caution over the political risks linked to the Ukrainian crisis and the decisions of the US Federal Reserve expected by the end of this week.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 0.51%, or140.42 points, to 27,447.95 at the start of trading, while the broader Topix index lost 0.63%, or 12.17 points, to 1,917.70.
The dollar reached 113.96 yen at the start of trading in Asia, compared to 113.98 yen quoted in New York on the eve.
In Tokyo, Toyota shares fell 0.99% to 2,256 yend after the automaker extended and revised the temporary suspension of production at its plants due to Covid.
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