Nikkei hits 1-year high on Wall Street's record run, weaker yen

TOKYO Dec 9 Japan’s Nikkei hit a one-year high on Friday, boosted after Wall Street posted a record close overnight and as the yen weakened against the dollar. The Nikkei gained 1.0 percent to 18,950.66 in midmorning trade, after rising to as high as …
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