TOKYO: Japanese stocks were choppy in early trade on Friday, as investors were cautious after another turn for the worse in Greece’s debt talks, while Toshiba Corp fell on a report that it will likely admit internal controls were inadequate.
The Nikkei share average was up 0.06 per cent to 20,395.3 in mid-morning trade after nudging in and out of negative territory. The index soared 1.7 per cent on Thursday, the biggest per centage gain in four months.
Investors were wary as Greece showed no sign of reaching a deal with its creditors. Making matters worse, the International Monetary Fund decided to leave negotiations in Brussels because of major differences with Athens.
