TOKYO, Feb 9 (Reuters): Japan's Nikkei share average edged up on Monday as the yen weakened against the dollar after strong US jobs data, but gains were limited as weak Chinese trade numbers capped risk appetite.
The Nikkei ended up 0.4 per cent at 17,711.93, but off an intraday high of 17,799.49, the highest since January 30.
The broader Topix added 0.6 per cent to 1,424.92, and the JPX-Nikkei Index 400 gained 0.5 per cent to
12,916.95.
Analysts said that while some investors took heart from the weakening yen after the US data, others were concerned that liquidity may shrink in the global market if the US Federal Reserve increases rates too soon.
The Greek debt situation also put investors on edge as Athens reaffirmed its rejection of an international bailout programme.
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