Japan market rally gains steam on Greek bailout deal, weaker yen

Japanese share market climbed up for second straight session on Tuesday, 14 July 2015, celebrating the announcement of a bailout deal between Greece and its creditors. Sentiment locally received a further boost from the yen weakening against a basket of major currencies. The Nikkei Stock Average advanced 295.56 points, or 1.47%, to end at 20385.33 points, on the top of yesterday's 1.6%gain. The broader Topix index rose 1.56%, or 25.20 points, to close at 1638.71 points, extending yesterday's 1.9% rally.

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