Tokyo Stocks Soar on Easing Middle East Tensions
Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday after crude oil prices fell due to easing tensions in the Middle East.
The Nikkei Stock Average rose by 310.72 points, or 0.48 percent, from Friday's close to 64,921.87. The broader Topix index also gained, increasing by 30.06 points, or 0.75 percent, to 4,041.37.
The gains were led by issues in the air transportation, metal product, and service sectors on the Prime Market.