TOKYO, Jan. 28 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks lost ground Tuesday morning after Wall Street's weak lead overnight and the safe haven yen's appreciation against the U.S. dollar, which saw exporters weigh on the market amid a circumspect mood.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average lost 219.00 points, or 0.94 percent, from Monday to 23,124.51.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, dropped 15.74 points, or 0.92 percent, at 1,686.83.
Mining, iron and steel, and oil and coal product-oriented issues comprised those that declined the most by the morning break. Enditem
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