Tue, 24 Jan 2012 16:09:24 GMT
Nikkei 225 index recovers on Tuesday
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average slightly recovered on Tuesday amid surge in crude prices, though the gains were limited as trading volumes were low and BoJ reduced the growth outlook for 2012. Nikkei 225 index added 0.15% or 12.78 points and closed at 8,785.33, lifted by energy shares. Inpex Corp. advanced 2.2%, while Japan Petroleum Exploration Corp climbed 1.4%. Automaker Toyota