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Tokyo shares close higher by break on U.S. policy optimism

Xinhua, January 25, 2017 Adjust font size:

Tokyo shares ended the morning session higher on Wednesday on renewed optimism about U.S. President Donald Trump's economic stimulus policies and Japan's strong trade data.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average added 206.34 points, or 1.10 percent, from Tuesday to 18,994.33.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange rose 12.03 points, or 0.80 percent, to 1,518.36.

Gainers were led by iron and steel, nonferrous metal and machinery issues. Endit