Nikkei jumps 2%

Japanese share market finished the session sharply higher on Wednesday, 04 February 2015, as investors seeking for bargain buying after steep losses in previous two sessions and yen softening against the greenback. Meanwhile, rise in crude oil prices, bullish global markets and hopes for a solution to the Greek debt standoff accelerated the upbeat mood. The benchmark Nikkei Stock Average advanced 1.98% to close at 17678.74, while the broader Topix has gained 1.77% to close at 1417.

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