Tokyo shares spiked in Tuesday trading on a report the US was preparing a sizable infrastructure proposal, brokers said. — Reuters pic
The Nikkei 225 lost 0.56 per cent, or 126.45 points, to end at 22,455.76, while the broader Topix index fell 0.40 per cent, or 6.36 points, to 1,587.09. Tokyo shares spiked in Tuesday trading on a report the US was preparing a sizable infrastructure proposal, brokers said. Just minutes before the opening bell, Japan released data showing the devastating effect of the coronavirus on its trade.