Tokyo stocks posted slight gains for a second straight session on relief after the US FOMC meeting. The Nikkei 225 ended up ¥213.25 at ¥64,136.25, while the TOPIX gained 32.47 points to 4,094.19.
Buying spread across a broad range of issues after the US Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting passed without incident. The Nikkei 225 closed ¥213.25 higher than the previous day at ¥64,136.25.
The Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) gained 32.47 points to 4,094.19. Trading volume was 1.95662 billion shares, while trading value was ¥7.1538 trillion. 83% of issues advanced and 15% declined.
Sector price indices rose in marine transportation, Other Products and pharmaceuticals, while mining, securities and commodity futures, and nonferrous metals declined.
The Standard TOP20 and Growth market were mixed. The Standard market continued to rise, while Growth 250 and Growth Core rebounded.