
Japan’s Nikkei ends higher on Wall Street’s advance
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 170.62 points, or 0.65 percent, from Friday to close the day at 26,405.87.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 170.62 points, or 0.65 percent, from Friday to close the day at 26,405.87.
As of 9:15 a.m., Tokyo 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average lost 43.97 points, or 0.19 percent, from Tuesday to 22,840.25.
Japan’s Nikkei index has rebounded after a week of losses, bolstered by expectations of fresh government stimulus to kickstart anemic growth and following a landslide election victory of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.