Tokyo stocks open mixed on Mideast hopes, stronger yen after intervention

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks opened mixed Tuesday, as gains from lower crude oil prices amid Middle East peace hopes were offset by concerns over exp

NEW YORK/LONDON, Aug 3 : Oil prices dropped and major stock indexes gained on Monday on signs that U.S.-Iran tensions were easing again, while the yen strengthened against the euro and dollar after the U.S. and Japan confirmed joint intervention to support it.Oil prices fell sharply after U.S. President Donald Trump he