Nikkei Rockets Past 60,000 as Bargain Hunters Pounce
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MENAFNThe 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average finished 1,684.08 points, or 2.87 percent, higher than Monday’s close at 60,459.58.
The wider Topix index also posted solid gains, ending 75.55 points, or 1.98 percent, higher at 3,893.71.
Analysts said a drop in crude oil futures, combined with overnight advances on Wall Street, helped the Nikkei win back the psychologically important 60,000 level. They added that buying momentum from the prior session carried through into Tuesday.
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