Tokyo stocks end lower as higher oil prices reignite inflation jitters

TOKYO - Tokyo stocks ended lower Wednesday, as renewed attacks between the United States and Iran pushed up crude oil prices, rekindling concerns about inflation.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average dropped 1,437.91 points, or 2.11 percent, from Tuesday to 66,819.05. The broader Topix index finished 55.83 points, or 1.37 percent, lower at 4,006.43.