Tokyo stocks end lower amid U.S. economic slowdown concerns

TOKYO, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed lower on Monday as investor sentiment was dampened by concerns over a potential slowdown of the U.S. economy, with tech-related stocks leading the losses.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 175.72 points, or 0.48 percent, from Friday to close the day at 36,215.75, its lowest close in a month.

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