Japanese Stocks Close Higher as Market Watches Middle East Situation
Tokyo stocks closed higher today, with investors closely monitoring developments in the Middle East after international oil prices experienced significant fluctuations before a slight rise. Some Asian markets were closed for Labor Day.
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(Central News Agency, Tokyo, May 1, comprehensive foreign news report) International oil prices rose slightly after experiencing drastic fluctuations, and investors are closely watching the evolving situation in the Middle East. Some Asian markets were closed today for Labor Day, and Tokyo stocks closed higher.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose by 228.20 points or 0.38%, closing at 59513.12 points.
The Topix index gained 1.52 points or 0.04%, closing at 3728.73 points. (Compiled by: Hung Chi-yuan)1150501
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(Central News Agency, Tokyo, May 1, comprehensive foreign news report) International oil prices rose slightly after experiencing drastic fluctuations, and investors are closely watching the evolving situation in the Middle East. Some Asian markets were closed today for Labor Day, and Tokyo stocks closed higher.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose by 228.20 points or 0.38%, closing at 59513.12 points.
The Topix index gained 1.52 points or 0.04%, closing at 3728.73 points. (Compiled by: Hung Chi-yuan)1150501
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