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Tokyo shares open higher

TOKYO, Oct 16, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Tokyo shares opened higher on Tuesday,
recovering some recent losses caused by wide ranging concerns including US
rate policies and the US-China trade war.

The Nikkei 225 index rose 0.21 percent or 47.39 points to 22,318.69 in
early trade, while the broader Topix index edged up 0.09 percent or 1.56
points at 1,677.00.

BSS/AFP/MR/ 1043 hrs