Tokyo stocks opened higher Tuesday as the market mood was brightened by rallies on Wall Street overnight and the striking of a trilateral free trade dealpredominantly involving the U.S. and Mexico but also Canada.
As of 9:15 a.m local time, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average added 168.71 points, or 0.74 percent, from Monday to 22,968.35.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, gained 11.52 points, or 0.67 percent, at 1,740.47.
Marine transportation, rubber product, and nonferrous metal issues comprised those that gained the most in the opening minutes after the morning bell.
As of 9:15 a.m local time, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average added 168.71 points, or 0.74 percent, from Monday to 22,968.35.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, gained 11.52 points, or 0.67 percent, at 1,740.47.
Marine transportation, rubber product, and nonferrous metal issues comprised those that gained the most in the opening minutes after the morning bell.
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