Tokyo: Tokyo stocks soared at the start on Wednesday, extending a global rally as investor sentiment brightened on improved US economic data and hopes that new central bank moves will boost the Chinese economy.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index at the Tokyo Stock Exchange jumped 2.70 percent, or 433.83 points, to 16,519.34 in opening deals, building on the previous day`s gains.
The broader Topix index of all first-section shares climbed 2.67 percent, or 34.78 points, to 1,335.61.
Zee News App: Read latest news of India and world, bollywood news, business updates, cricket scores, etc. Download the Zee news app now to keep up with daily breaking news and live news event coverage.
