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Tokyo stocks close higher after US presidential debate
TOKYO, Oct 23, 2020 (BSS/AFP) – Tokyo stocks closed higher on Friday as
investors were relieved by the final and more civil debate between US
President Donald Trump and challenger Joe Biden compared with their first
messy showdown.
The benchmark Nikkei index advanced 0.18 percent or 42.32 points to end at
23,516.59, while the broader Topix index rose 0.34 percent or 5.53 points at
1,625.32.
BSS/AFP/GMR/1228 hrs