Tokyo, Feb. 3 (Jiji Press)–The Tokyo stock market accelerated its upswing Tuesday afternoon, with the key Nikkei 225 average gaining more than 2,000 points. The index stood at 54,737.69, a new record intraday high, at 1:43 p.m., up 2,082.51 points, or 3.95 pct, from Monday’s closing. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Nikkei Up More Than 2,000 Points in Afternoon
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