Softer tones again to Japanese Nikkei 225 equities 6 Jan

  • broader based Topix closed -0.2% to 1,553.32
  • USDJPY 115.81 after fdailking to holf above 166.00 again. Expect some offers res around 116.00 then 116.20 Some support/bids at 116.50 again with larger into 115.00 still

Trumps threats to tax Toyota cars imported to US if made in Mexico caused slippage in the auto sector. At one point Toyota shares were down 3% but recovered to -1.7%. Honda fell 1.9%, Nissan 2.2%