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Tokyo shares close higher in morning on firm U.S. stocks, weak yen

Xinhua, May 25, 2016 Adjust font size:

Tokyo shares ended higher on Wednesday morning due to gains on Wall Street overnight and the weak yen.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 296.91 points, or 1.80 percent, from Tuesday to 16,795.67.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was up 19.57 points, or 1.48 percent, at 1,346.07.

Gainers were led by insurance, iron and steel, and information and communication issues. Endit