Mon, 08 Apr 2013 11:06:52 GMT
Nikkei heads for its highest close since 2008
Japanese shares surged on Monday, as BOJ launched new stimulus package to boost the economy and end deflation in the country. In addition, BOJ will increase its bond purchasing program to 7.5 trillion yen, up from previously forecast 5.2 trillion yen. The Nikkei 225 Index jumped 2.8% to 13,192.59 points, the highest value since August 2008. 218 out of 225