Japanese shares edge down in slim morning trading

Japanese shares edge down in slim morning trading

Japanese shares ended slightly down amid thin trading in the morning, as overnight U.S. market gains were offset by persistent concerns over the European debt problems.

The benchmark Nikkei-225 index lost 11.85, or 0.14 percent to 8, 529.98. The broader Topix of all First Section on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was down 1.66, or 0.23 percent to 729.25.

Editor: Xiong Tong

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TOKYO, Nov.16 (Xinhua)