Nikkei closes at five-month high

Japan share market closed marginally above the neutral line after recouping intraday losses on Tuesday, 24 June 2014, thanks to some upbeat economic data out of the United States and halt in yen appreciation. The Nikkei 225 index gained 6.96 points to 15376.24, the best finish since late January, while the Topix index of all first-section issues firmed 1.02 points to 1268.50.

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