Nikkei jumps over 2% on upbeat global data, weaker yen
The Nikkei rose 2.2% to 13,660.55, after shedding 0.4% in the previous session
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Japan's Nikkei share average jumped more than 2% on Friday with upbeat factory activity data from around the world spurring broad gains, led by exporters like Toyota Motor Corp that got an extra lift from a weaker yen.
The Nikkei rose 2.2% to 13,660.55, after shedding 0.4% in the previous session. For the week, the benchmark gained 0.1%.
The broader Topix added 2% to 1,141.63 in light trade.
Among exporters, Toyota gained 2.8% and Sony Corp advanced 3.2%.
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First Published: Aug 23 2013 | 12:08 PM IST