The Nikkei finished the session on the rise as sentiment improved (Consumer sentiment at a 5-month high of 29.6 (prev. 27.6) but slightly lower than expectations at 30.

• 日经指数收盘上涨，这归因于市场情绪有所改善（消费者信心指数创5个月来的高点，达29.；6 （前值为27