BCN-08 Tokyo stocks close higher on a cheaper yen

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Tokyo stocks close higher on a cheaper yen

TOKYO, Nov 25, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Tokyo stocks closed higher on Monday
helped by a cheaper yen and rallies in New York as traders remained focused
on the US-China trade talks and the situation in Hong Kong.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.78 percent, or 179.93 points, to
23,292.81, while the broader Topix index gained 0.69 percent, or 11.62
points, to 1,702.96.

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