Nikkei Index Closes Up 0.58%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Suhwan] On the 21st, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 27,548.00, up 0.58% (159.84 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 1,904.41, rising 0.82% (15.52 points).