Japan's Nikkei rises 0.55%

Japanese markets rose as new data showed wholesale inflation slowed in May, easing pressure on the Bank of Japan to raise interest rates in its next policy board meeting.

The Nikkei average climbed 0.55 percent to 38,421,19, extending gains for a fourth straight session. The broader Topix index settled marginally higher at 2,788.72.

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