Japanese share market advanced on Monday, 13 July 2015, as risk sentiments boosted by strong gains in the US markets on Friday, yen depreciation against major currencies, and on optimism that European officials will soon agree on a third bailout deal for Greece. Sentiments were also aided by reports that Japanese pension fund buying of Japanese stocks. The Nikkei Stock Average advanced 309.94 points, or 1.57%, to end at 20089.77 points. The broader Topix index rose 1.89%, or 29.96 points, to close at 1613.51 points.
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