Tokyo - Stocks gave up early gains to end Friday's morning session lower in Tokyo as anxiety over the economy returned ahead of US job data.

The Nikkei 225 Stock Average dipped 83.7 points, or 0.94 per cent, to 8,792.72.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues was also down 11.1 points, or 1.29 per cent, to 849.79.

On the currency markets at 9 am (0000 GMT), the dollar traded at 91.35-40 yen, down from Thursday's 5 pm quote of 91.76-77 yen.

The euro was quoted at 1.3695-3700 dollars, up from Thursday's 5 pm quote of 1.3580-82 dollars, and at 125.16-21 yen, up from 124.61-65 yen.

The Tokyo market will be closed Monday for a national holiday to celebrate Coming-of-Age Day. Trading will resume on Tuesday. (dpa)