Nikkei rises 0.3% as oil eases and Fed decision reassures
Japan’s Nikkei closed up 0.3% at 64,136.25, with sentiment supported by lower crude oil prices and a largely expected U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision.
Japan's Nikkei share average advanced on Thursday as investors bought beaten-down gaming and pharmaceutical stocks, with sentiment also supported by lower crude oil prices and a largely expected policy decision from the U.S. Federal Reserve. The Nikkei TVC:NI225 finished up 0.3% at 64,136.25.