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Nikkei 225 closes up 0.84% at 19,155.03

Nikkei 225 closes up 0.84% at 19,155.03

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Mike Paterson
12/12/2016 | 06:08 GMT

Positive tones as yen weakens on stronger oil/risk+ sentiment 12 Dec

  • +155.86
  • Topix +0.4% at 1531.43
  • USDJPY 115.6 now on session highs and breaking through resistance

Sharp sell off in JGB yields capping further Nikkei gains.

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