(ANSA) - TOKYO, NOVEMBER 17 - The Tokyo Stock Exchange starts trading with the plus sign, following the acceleration of the US stock indices in the wake of the encouraging data from retail sales in the United States in October.
In the opening session, the Nikkei marks an increase of 0.21% to 29.871.73, adding 63 points.
On the currency market, the yen appreciates the dollar at 114.80 and the euro just above a level of 130. (ANSA).