Japan’s Nikkei 225 index closed above 10 000 points on Monday as the dollar strengthened, amid optimism Wall Street shares would rise following the death of Osama bin Laden, dealers say.
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It was the first time the Nikkei index closed above the key 10 000 level since the devastating March 11 earthquake and tsunami which left 26 000 dead or missing and plunged Japan into its worst crisis since World War II.
The Nikkei closed up 154,46 points, or 1.57%, at 10 004,20. The Topix index added 13,70 points, or 1,61%, to 865,55.
Trade was thin with many investors away for the Golden Week holidays. Tokyo markets will be shut from Tuesday and will reopen on Friday. — AFP