Tokyo stakes open higher on weaker Yen

Tokyo stakes open higher on weaker Yen
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Summary Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday as the weak yen remained under pressure on market expectations

TOKYO, Nov 21, 2016 (AFP) - Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday as the weak yen remained under pressure on market expectations for a US interest rate hike next month.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 0.39 percent, or 70.68 points, to 18,038.09, while the broader Topix index of all first-section issues was up 0.49 percent, or 7.03 points, at 1,435.49.

 

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