Tokyo shares drift lower

Tokyo, Jun 20, 2024 -Tokyo stocks opened lower on Thursday as European shares drifted downward overnight, while the US market stayed closed for a holiday.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index fell 0.33 percent, or 128.42 points, to 38,442.34, while the broader Topix index lost 0.19 percent, or 5.28 points, to 2,723.36.