Nikkei Index Closes Up 0.58%

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwon Jaehee] On the 17th, the Nikkei 225 index on the Tokyo Stock Exchange closed at 30,500.05, up 0.58% (176.71 points) from the previous trading day. The TOPIX index ended the session at 2,100.17, rising 0.48% (10.01 points).