Asian markets: Nikkei closes with gain of 0.79%

The Nikkei 225 closed on 23rd January at 39,958.65 JPY, reflecting a rise of 312.47 points or 0.79%. The market closed at 12:15 PM GMT+5:30.

Over the past trading day, the index demonstrated consistent upward momentum, driven by bullish sentiment across key sectors. The opening value was 39,810.06 JPY, with the day’s trading range spanning 39,677.22 JPY to 40,036.07 JPY.

This single-day performance contributed to broader positive trends observed over the last week and month. The Nikkei 225 surged by 3.91% over the last five days and 1.91% in the past month. The index gained 5.73% in six months, showcasing its sustained growth trajectory.

On a year-to-date basis, the index has advanced marginally by 0.03%. However, compared to last year, the Nikkei 225 has shown a robust increase of 9.73%.

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