Tokyo stocks rise sharply in morning on upbeat U.S. data, weaker yen

0 Comment(s)Print E-mail Xinhua, May 17, 2019
Adjust font size:

TOKYO, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks rose sharply Friday morning as a risk-on mood returned following solid U.S. economic data released overnight underpinning the broader market, while a weak yen boosted exporter issues.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 328.55 points, or 1.56 percent, from Thursday to 21,391.53.

The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 24.39 points, or 1.59 percent, to 1,561.94.

Mining, oil and coal product, and insurance-linked issues comprised those that gained the most by the morning break. Enditem

Follow China.org.cn on Twitter and Facebook to join the conversation.
ChinaNews App Download
Print E-mail Bookmark and Share

Go to Forum >>0 Comment(s)

No comments.

Add your comments...

  • User Name Required
  • Your Comment
  • Enter the words you see:   
    Racist, abusive and off-topic comments may be removed by the moderator.
Send your storiesGet more from China.org.cnMobileRSSNewsletter