Nikkei rises 0.42%

The Japanese share market modestly advanced on Tuesday, 20 October 2015, recouping almost half of yesterday's losses, as halt in yen appreciation and calming fears about China's economy hard landing lifted up risk sentiments. But, gains were limited, as investors remained cautious before key events expected through this week until month-end. Total 18 out of 33 TSE first-section sector sub-indexes ended up, with Insurance, Textiles & Apparels, Wholesale Trade, and Pharmaceutical issues being major gainers, however, Real Estate, Electric Power & Gas, Construction, and Oil & Coal Products issues being top losers. The Nikkei Stock Average added 75.92 points, or 0.42%, to end at 18207.15 points, meanwhile the broader Topix index added 0.3%, or 4.53 points, to 1499.28 at the close.

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