Tokyo stocks end higher over tech gains, weak yen
TOKYO, April 9 (Xinhua) — Tokyo stocks closed higher on Tuesday amid the bullish performance of stocks in the semiconductor sector, while the weak yen pushed buying of export-related stocks.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, went up by 426.09 points, or 1.08 percent, from Monday to close the day at 39,773.13.
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Tokyo stocks closed higher on Tuesday, helped by rallies in US tech giants and a weaker yen.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index added 1.08 percent, or 426.09 points, to 39,773.13 while the broader Topix index ended up 0.97 percent, or 26.37 points, at 2,754.69.
The Japanese market was supported by “rallies in US tech shares“,
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HONG KONG (AP) — Asia stocks were mostly higher on Tuesday, with investors mainly focusing on a U.S. inflation report and what it means for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.
Oil prices advanced while U.S. futures were mixed. The yen weakened, coming close to a 34-year low.
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 gained 0.8% in morning trading to 39,562.94.
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