Tokyo, May 29 (Jiji Press)–Japanese stocks climbed in trading in Tokyo Friday on hopes for an extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, driving the benchmark Nikkei 225 average to a new closing high above 66,000. The Nikkei ended at 66,329.50, up 1,636.38 points, or 2.52 pct, from Thursday. The broader TOPIX index gained 55.16 points, or 1.41 pct, to 3,957.17, also a record high. A broad range of stocks were bought as investor sentiment picked up after oil futures fell on growing speculation that the United States and Iran will agree to extend the ceasefire. END [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
Nikkei Ends above 66,000 for First Time Ever
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