Tokyo, June 12, 2009 (AFP) - Japanese shares closed above the 10,000 level for the first time in eight months, buoyed by hopes of a world economic recovery following recent upbeat data from the United States and China.
The benchmark Nikkei-225 index rose 1.55 percent or 154.49 points to 10,135.82, its highest level since October 7. The broader Topix index of all first section shares gained 9.89 points or 1.05 percent, to close at 950.54. kdf/fz/hg Powered by BEI Berbullish May The BULL Be With You
