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Tokyo’s Nikkei index rises to eight-month high on weak yen
TOKYO, Sept 25, 2018 (AFP) – Tokyo’s benchmark stock index rose to an
eight-month high on Tuesday on a weak yen, while investors focused on Japan’s
trade talks with the United States.
The key Nikkei 225 index gained 0.29 percent or 70.33 points to close at
23,940.26, rising for the seventh straight session.
The broader Topix index was up 1.02 percent or 18.42 points at 1,822.44.
BSS/AFP/MR/ 1220 hrs