The Nikkei 225 briefly rose by more than ¥1,200 to the ¥69,000 range in Tokyo trading on the 14th, but the gain narrowed toward the afternoon.
The Nikkei 225 briefly rose by just over ¥1,200 to the ¥69,000 range in Tokyo trading on the 14th.
The gain subsequently narrowed, however, and morning trading remained slightly above the previous day's close.
The day's move amounted to a temporary rise in the Nikkei 225, with the advance continuing to narrow in afternoon trading.