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Tokyo stocks edge up on hopes for US-China trade deal
TOKYO, Dec 6, 2019 (BSS/AFP) – Tokyo stocks inched up Friday on continued
hopes for a US-China trade deal, with investors cautious thanks to
outstanding uncertainties, including Britain’s general election next week.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.23 percent, or 54.31 points, to
close at 23,354.40, while the broader Topix index was up 0.11 percent, or
1.95 points, at 1,713.36.
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