Japan Stocks Edge Higher in Volatile Session

Tokyo, 9 Jul (ONA) --- Japan’s stocks edged higher at the close of a volatile trading session today, though gains were capped by a decline in chip stocks amid profit-taking by investors.

The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 132.47 points, or 0.33%, to close at 39,821.28.

The broader Topix index finished 11.62 points, or 0.41%, higher at 2,828.16.

In currency markets, the US dollar strengthened by 0.19% against the yen, trading at 146.85.

Meanwhile, the yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds (JGBs) climbed by more than 1 basis point to 1.501%.

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