(ANSA) - TOKYO, DECEMBER 13 - The Tokyo Stock Exchange begins trading on the rise after the advance in US stock indices, unexpected data on US inflation and more information from the Federal Reserve meeting.
The benchmark index Nikkei advanced by 0.81% to 28,067.37, with a gain of 225 points.
On the foreign exchange market, the yen is stable against the dollar at 136.60 and depreciates slightly to 145.10 against the euro.
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