Nikkei inches down as, investors eye upcoming events
TOKYO, Feb 19 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average edged downwards at Tuesday's open as investors awaited the appointment of a new Bank of Japan governor and eyed risks in the euro zone. The Nikkei lost 0.5 percent to 11,344.62, while the broader Topix dropped 0.4 percent to 958.98.
TOKYO, Feb 19- Japan's Nikkei share average edged downwards at Tuesday's open as investors awaited the appointment of a new Bank of Japan governor and eyed risks in the euro zone.