Nikkei Index Closes Up 0.09%

[Asia Economy Reporter Jeong Hyunjin] On the 16th, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 23,475.53, up 0.09% (20.64 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 1,644.35, rising 0.21% (3.51 points).