OKYO, Dec 22 (Reuters): Japanese stocks advanced on Monday as rebounding crude prices underpinned oil-related shares.
The Nikkei benchmark ticked up 0.1 per cent to end the day at 17,635.14, its highest closing level since December 9.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange oil and coal products companies subindex starred, gaining 8.4 per cent as oil staunched its recent losses. US crude added 1.4 per cent to $57.88 a barrel.
The broader Topix gained 0.2 per cent to 1,413.05, while the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 ticked up 0.3 per cent to 12,840.74.
The Nikkei benchmark ticked up 0.1 per cent to end the day at 17,635.14, its highest closing level since December 9.
The Tokyo Stock Exchange oil and coal products companies subindex starred, gaining 8.4 per cent as oil staunched its recent losses. US crude added 1.4 per cent to $57.88 a barrel.
The broader Topix gained 0.2 per cent to 1,413.05, while the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 ticked up 0.3 per cent to 12,840.74.
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