Nikkei 225 index climbs on China policy changes

Source: Dukascopy Bank
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average extended gains on Monday, supported by China's decision to ease reserve requirements and investors expectations regarding outcome of meeting in Brussels. Nikkei 225 index added 1.08% or 100.92 points and settled at 9,485.09. Gains were limited on the upside as data showed Japan's trade gap widened notably in January. JFE Holdings jumped 8% after Credit Suisse increased their share price estimates. Among best performers were also exporters with Sony gaining 3.6% and Mitsubishi adding 5%.

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