Tokyo stocks opened mixed Friday as a wait-and-see mood prevailed ahead of the conclusion of the Bank of Japan's policy meeting later in the day.

In the first 15 minutes of trading, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 65.81 points, or 0.17 percent, from Thursday to 37,694.29. The broader Topix index was down 0.69 point, or 0.03 percent, at 2,662.84.

On the top-tier Prime Market, gainers were led by mining and electric appliance issues. Decliners included chemical, and pulp and paper issues.

The U.S. dollar was firm in the upper 155 yen level after hitting a new 34-year high of 155.75 yen in New York overnight amid prospects that the Federal Reserve may keep interest rates elevated for longer than expected following recent strong economic data.

At 9 a.m., the dollar fetched 155.60-63 yen compared with 155.59-69 yen in New York and 155.62-64 yen in Tokyo at 5 p.m. Thursday.

The euro was quoted at $1.0726-0727 and 166.90-94 yen against $1.0725-0735 and 166.94-167.04 yen in New York and $1.0720-0721 and 166.83-87 yen in Tokyo late Thursday afternoon.

==Kyodo

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