Tokyo, Japan – The Nikkei 225 index stood at 39,418.17 JPY as of 1:57 PM (local time), reflecting a gain of 244.14 points or 0.62% from the previous close of 39,174.03 JPY.
The benchmark index opened at 39,187.99 JPY and fluctuated within a range of 39,151.71 JPY to 39,508.55 JPY during the morning session. Over the past five days, the Nikkei has risen 0.96%, while its year-to-date performance remains negative at -1.30%.
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