Major Stock Indexes in Japan Close at Record Levels

Tokyo, 13 Jan (ONA) --- Major stock indexes in Japan closed at record levels today, with the Nikkei index surpassing 53,000 points for the first time.

The Nikkei stock index (225 shares) rose by 1,609.27 points, or 3.10 percent, from Friday to 53,549.16 points. The broader Topix index also closed up by 84.78 points, or 2.41 percent, at 3,598.89 points, with both indexes recording their highest levels ever during the trading session.

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