Tokyo: Nikkei opens higher on Friday

Published Fri, Aug 14, 2020 · 12:19 AM

[TOKYO] Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index opened higher on Friday with investors expected to adjust their positions after recent rallies as they monitor stalled talks in the US over fresh stimulus.

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 67.27 points or 0.29 per cent to 23,316.88 in early trade, while the broader Topix index fell 2.78 points or 0.17 per cent to 1,621.37.

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