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Nikkei closes at 13-month high on upbeat U.S., Chinese economic data

Xinhua, January 4, 2017 Adjust font size:

Tokyo shares closed higher on Wednesday with the Nikkei index ending at a 13-month high on upbeat U.S. and Chinese economic data.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average ended up 479.79 points, or 2.51 percent, from Friday at 19,594.16. Tokyo markets were closed Monday and Tuesday for the New Year holidays.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange finished 35.87 points, or 2.36 percent, higher at 1,554.48.

Every industry category on the main section gained ground, led by marine transportation, securities, and iron and steel issues.

The day's turnover was around 2,685.1 billion yen (22.75 billion U.S. dollars). Endit