Tokyo stocks end lower as oil price concerns persist
TOKYO, March 16 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks extended losses for a third consecutive trading day on Monday, weighed down by persistent fears that rising crude oil prices could drag down economic growth.
The benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 68.46 points, or 0.13 percent, from Friday at 53,751.15.
The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 18.30 points, or 0.50 perc