Nikkei rises to 2-1/2 month high on weak yen, snap election hope

TOKYO, Sept 19 (Reuters) – Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to 2-1/2 month highs on Tuesday as investor confidence was boosted by a weakening yen and strong U.S. shares, lifting cyclical stocks such as exporters and financial companies. The Nikkei …
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