BCN-10Tokyo’s Nikkei close higher after BoJ decision

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Tokyo’s Nikkei close higher after BoJ decision

TOKYO, July 31, 2018 (BSS/AFP) – Tokyo’s key Nikkei index closed
marginally higher on Tuesday, as some investors resumed buying after the Bank
of Japan issued a closely watched policy decision in line with market
expectations.

The Nikkei 225 index ended up 0.04 percent, or 8.88 points, at 22,553.72,
while the broader Topix index closed down 0.84 percent, or 14.86 points, at
1,753.29.

BSS/AFP/MR/ 1150 hrs