TOKYO, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended mixed Tuesday as buying of bank issues was offset by selling on caution over a potential U.S. government shutdown.
Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 111.12 points, or 0.25 percent, from Monday to 44,932.63.
The broader Topix index, meanwhile, finished 6.03 points, or 0.19 percent, higher at 3,137.60.
On the stock market, investors were cautious about a potential shutdown of the U.S. government institutions that could put pressure on U.S. stocks and trigger declines on the Tokyo market, analysts said.
Meanwhile, bank shares advanced on speculation that the Bank of Japan may raise interest rates next month, and investors hunted for bargains. ■
