(ANSA) - TOKYO, FEBRUARY 01 - The Tokyo Stock Exchange opens trading with a plus sign, following the acceleration of the US stock indexes, while fears of a further rise in inflation after the most recent macroeconomic reports are easing.
The Nikkei marks a 0.63% increase to 27,498, adding 170 points.
In terms of exchange rates, the yen gained ground against the dollar, to a level just above 130, and against the euro at 141.20.
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