Middle East Tension Easing Expected, Japanese Stocks Close Higher
Expectations of a ceasefire between the US and Iran and remarks from President Trump boosted investment sentiment, leading Tokyo stocks to close higher today, with the Nikkei up 256.85 points.
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(Central News Agency, Tokyo, 15th, Comprehensive Foreign Dispatch) The United States and Iran are seeking to further ceasefire negotiations, and President Trump stated that the war may be ending soon. The prospect of easing tensions in the Middle East boosted investment sentiment, leading Tokyo stocks to close higher today.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 256.85 points, or 0.44%, to close at 58,134.24.
The broader TOPIX index rose 15.06 points, or 0.40%, to close at 3,770.33. (Compiler: He Hong-ru) 1150415
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The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 256.85 points, or 0.44%, to close at 58,134.24.
The broader TOPIX index rose 15.06 points, or 0.40%, to close at 3,770.33. (Compiler: He Hong-ru) 1150415
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