Around the world's markets: Tokyo

Wednesday 21 October 1998 23:02 BST

Your support helps us to tell the story

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.

At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.

Your support makes all the difference.

THE NIKKEI 225 closed above 14,000 for the first time since 24 September, buoyed by the rally in New York on Tuesday. The index rose 408.245 points, or 2.96 per cent, to close at 14,216.33.

The rally drew strength from active buying of bank shares by foreign institutions. The buying followed the decision by Industrial Bank of Japan to be the first to sign up to the government's bail-out plan for the sector.

Traders said they were still cautious on whether there would be a fully fledged recovery.

Join our commenting forum

Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies

Comments

Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Thank you for registering

Around the world's markets: Tokyo

Join our commenting forum

Thank you for registering