"To a degree, the market has priced in the risk of Greece's exit from the euro"
- Ichiro Yamada, general manager of equities at Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance
Japanese stocks closed mixed on Monday.
The Nikkei 225 gained 0.26%, or 22.58 points, to 8,633.89. The broader Topix lost 0.05%, or 0.39, to 725.15.
"To a degree, the market has priced in the risk of Greece's exit from the euro," said Ichiro Yamada, general manager of equities at Fukoku Mutual Life Insurance.
"The euro's rebound stands out in the market, and that's supportive of shares."
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