Tokyo stocks rise in early trade as oil prices bouncing back lifts mood
Xinhua, February 26, 2016 Adjust font size:
Tokyo stocks rose from the off Friday as a halt in the slump of oil prices sent U.S. shares higher overnight and lifted the market mood here.
As of 9:15 a.m., the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 275.18 points, or 1.70 percent, from Thursday to 16,415.52.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 19.61 points, or 1.50 percent, to 1,327.15.
All main section industry categories advanced, with notable gainers comprising marine transportation, iron and steel, and securities-linked stocks. Endit