Japan Nikkei jumps 0.86% on exporters rally

Japan share market finished session higher on Tuesday, 24 April 2018, on the back of yen's weakening to upper half of the 108 range against the dollar which boosted exporters. However, the market upside was capped as some investors retreated to the sidelines to wait for major Japanese companies' earnings reports to be released starting later this week. Most of TSE sectors were stronger, with financial and export-oriented issues, in particular, attracting hefty purchases. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 190.08 points, or 0.86%, to end at 22,278.12. The Topix, which covers all first-section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, closed 18.96 points, or 1.08%, higher at 1,769.75.

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