Around the World's Markets: Tokyo
THE NIKKEI ended more than 2 per cent higher at 17,933, with traders waiting to see if further monetary easing steps are announced to help stem the yen's rising trend at the Bank of Japan's policy-setting meeting.
After the close, the Bank of Japan bucked government pressure to ease monetary policy - a victory for its independence but a setback for government efforts to stop a strong yen from undermining the economic recovery.
Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this article
Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies