The Japan share market closed at the highest closing level in over two years on Tuesday, 19 September 2017, bolstered by record highs on Wall Street overnight ahead of a Federal Reserve meeting, dollar's strength against the yen, and the prospect of a snap election in Japan. Most of TSE sectors inclined, with insurance, marine transportation and bank-related issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play. The Nikkei 225 index rose 1.96%, or 389.88 points, to end at 20,299.38, its highest since August 2015. The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, gained 28.94 points, or 1.77%, to finish at 1,667.88. The Tokyo market was closed Monday for Respect for the Ages Day.
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