Tokyo stocks close higher as expectations grow for more central banks' easing
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TOKYO, Sept. 20 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher Friday as investor sentiment was bolstered by the possibility of the Bank of Japan soon rolling out addition easing measures as other global central banks are in various stages of making similar moves.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 34.64 points, or 0.16 percent, from Thursday to close the day at 22,079.09, marking its highest close since April 26.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 0.57 point, or 0.04 percent, to finish at 1,616.23.
Precision instrument, metal product and nonferrous metal-linked issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play. Enditem
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