UPDATE: Japan’s Nikkei Crosses 41,000 Mark To Hit Fresh All-Time High Amid Mixed Asia Markets
“Asia-Pacific markets were mixed on Friday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225
crossing the 41,000 mark and hitting fresh highs.
The Nikkei gained 0.22%, extending its run from Thursday, but the broad-based Topix faltered and dipped from its record, sliding 0.15%.
Japan’s household spending for May unexpectedly dipped 1.8% in real terms compared to the same period last year. Economists polled by Reuters had estimated a 0.1% rise.