Mon, 30 Jul 2012 13:08:47 GMT
Japanese shares climbed on easing speculation
Japanese equities extended previous gains on Monday, with Nikkei 225 rising 0.80% to 8,635.44. Speculation that the ECB and the Fed will ease their monetary policies in view of deteriorating economic situation boosted Japan's stocks. However, an unexpected decline in June's industrial production and continuous appreciation of the Yen capped the upswing. Consumer goods producers, Takara Holdings and Kirin Holdings,