Nikkei Index Closes Up 0.96%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] On the 15th, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 29,441.30, up 0.96% (279.50 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 1,975.48, rising 0.80% (15.73 points).