Stock Market Live Updates: Japan's Nikkei cuts some losses as investors scoop up cheap stocks

Japan's Nikkei share average fell on Friday, tracking Wall Street's overnight weak finish, but the index gave up some of its losses as investors bought stocks on the dip. The Nikkei index had fallen 0.52% to 31,266.84 by the midday break after opening at 0.85% lower. The index is set to lose 3.2% for the week.The broader Topix was down 0.38% to 2,255.52 and on course to post a 2.2% weekly fall.