Global markets have been kept on edge amid fears of a Russian attack on Ukraine, with the U.S. closing its embassy in Kyiv.
SINGAPORE — Shares in Japan looked set for a lower start on Tuesday as investors in Asia continue to monitor tensions between Russia and Ukraine.
The Nikkei futures contract in Chicago was at 27,065 while its counterpart in Osaka was at 27,060. That compared against theJapan's gross domestic product data for the fourth quarter is set to be released at 7:50 a.m. HK/SIN on Tuesday.
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