Roundup: Tokyo stocks close higher on China optimism, energy issues rise
TOKYO, May 17 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher on Tuesday as an overnight rise in crude oil futures sent energy issues higher, with stocks broadly exposed to Chinese markets advancing on optimism that COVID-19 restrictions will be eased in Shanghai.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average added 112.70 points, or 0.42 percent, from Monday to close the day at 26,659.75.
The broader Topix index, meanwhile,