BCN-19 Tokyo shares end higher on optimism over US-China talks

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Tokyo shares end higher on optimism over US-China talks

TOKYO, Sept 13, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Tokyo shares rose Friday as the US and
China steadily moved closer to easing their long-standing trade frictions,
encouraging investors about the future for the global economy.

The headline Nikkei index added 1.05 percent or 228.68 points to
21,988.29, while the broader Topix index rose 0.93 percent or 14.77 points to
1,609.87.

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