The Nikkei share average climbed 1.8 percent to finish above 14,000 for the first time in five weeks on Tuesday as blue-chip exporters gained on a weaker yen. Encouraging US manufacturing and construction data also lifted investor sentiment.
Also read: US jobs data likely to beat expectations: John Bollinger The benchmark Nikkei ended 246.24 points higher at 14,098.74, advancing for a fourth day in a row and marking its longest winning streak since mid-May. The broader Topix index added 1.8 percent to 1,171.84 in moderate trade, with 3.02 billion shares changing hands.Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated!
