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The surge in Japan’s index was supported by general election speculation and US optimism
Thursday 19 Oct 2017 Author: Lisa-Marie Janes

In Japan, the Nikkei 225 reached its highest level in more than two decades on 11 October at 20,881. That level was last achieved in December 1996.

Speculation that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is set to stay in power following the general election later this month helped support investor sentiment.

Investors kept the positive momentum going as the Nikkei 225 continued to surge, closing at 21,255 on 16 October.

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