20/04/2026 07:14 (UTC)

Nikkei rises 0.6 % on Wall Street gains

Tokyo, Apr 20 (EFE/EPA).- Japan’s benchmark Nikkei index rose 0.6 percent on Monday, supported by gains on Wall Street in the previous session but capped by uncertainty over the conflict in the Middle East.

The index, which tracks 225 leading stocks, gained 348.99 points to close at 58,824.89.

(Camera: FRANCK ROBICHON).

FOOTAGE OF A STOCK MARKET INDICATOR BOARD IN TOKYO, JAPAN.

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Date: 20/04/2026 07:13 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Economy, business and finance » Market and exchange » Securities
Economy, business and finance
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 46 seconds
Reference: 7001568360
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