Tokyo stocks plunge over policy uncertainty, stronger yen

TOKYO, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks plunged on Monday as concerns surrounding the economic policies of incoming Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba and a stronger yen combined to drive sell-offs.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, plummeted 4.8 percent, or 1,910.01 points, to close at 37,919.55.

The uncertainty over Ishiba's economic policy stance, including his openn