"A weaker yen lifts sentiment, but investors remain cautious about a possible rebound"
- Kazuyuki Terao, chief investment officer of RCM Japan Co.
Japanese stocks rose for a second day on Thursday as the Yen declined to its lowest versus the Greenback in seven months, boosting the outlook for exporters.
The Nikkei 225 advanced 0.44%, or 41.57 points, to 9,595.57. The broader Topix edged higher 0.48%, or 3.95, to 829.35.
"The yen continues to have a big impact on stocks," said Kazuyuki Terao, chief investment officer of RCM Japan Co.
"A weaker yen lifts sentiment, but investors remain cautious about a possible rebound."
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