Japan's Nikkei gains on softer yen; investors snap up banks and defence stocks
- Posted on February 18, 2025
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Japan's Nikkei gains on softer yen; investors snap up banks and defence stocks

Japan's Nikkei share average finished higher on Tuesday, as investors cherry-picked banks on rate-hike bets and defence stocks after their European peers closed higher overnight, while a softer yen boosted exporters.