Tokyo shares advanced in early trading Thursday as exporter issues were snapped up as the yen retreated against the U.S. dollar following indications the U.S.
Federal Reserve may hike its key interest rate next month. At 9:15 a.m., the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 164.57 points, or 0.87 percent, from Wednesday to 19,091.48, while the broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange added 12.26 points, or 0.80 percent, to 1,552.69. Comprising early gainers were foods, shipping and securities-related issues.
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