The Nikkei Average on the Tokyo Stock Exchange remained in the upper end of its range and rose to a level close to ¥70,000 toward the end of trading. It is up ¥3,297 from the previous day.
The Nikkei Average moved close to its record high on the Tokyo stock market, rising to a level near ¥70,000.
Stock prices rose sharply, recording a ¥3,297 gain during trading hours.