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Nikkei hits 9.5-month high on Japan GDP data, yen's depreciation

Xinhua, November 14, 2016 Adjust font size:

Tokyo shares closed higher by break Monday morning, with the Nikkei index hitting a roughly nine-and-a-half-month high on Japan's strong gross domestic product (GDP) data for the third quarter as well as a weaker yen.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 266.05 points, or 1.53 percent, from Friday to 17,640.84.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was up 19.83 points, or 1.44 percent, to 1,398.11.

Every industry category on the main section except pharmaceutical issues gained ground, led by marine transportation, securities and mining issues. Endit