Japan's Nikkei edges lower as tech sector weighs, energy shares rise

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share gauge edged lower on Monday as chip-related shares fell after a weaker Wall Street session, while energy-linked shares gained on higher oil prices. The benchmark Nikkei 225 slid 0.43% to 62,425.47 in morning trade, down for a third straight session and poised for its lowest close since July 30. The broader Topix gained 0.48% to 3,984.74. US share gauges ended lower on Friday, but the S&P 500 energy sector rose 2.5% to a record. Oil prices slid from a six-month high on

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