Mon, 01 Jul 2013 13:24:12 GMT
Japan stocks climb third day amid Tankan survey, lower Yen
Japan's stocks increased, with the Topix index prolonging the largest three-day rise in about three months, after the Japanese Yen declined and a survey indicated positive manufacturer confidence for the first time in seven quarters. The Topix jumped 1.5% to 1,150.70 and the Nikkei 225 Stock Average added 1.3% to 13,852.50.