Nikkei share hits one year high

Japan's Nikkei hit a one-year high on Friday, boosted after Wall Street posted a record close overnight and as the yen weakened against the dollar.

The Nikkei gained 1.0 per cent to 18,950.66 in midmorning trade, after rising to as high as 18,954.53, the highest level since December 2015, according to a news agency report.

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