European Central Bank and European Stock Markets

European stock markets: The Nikkei 225 average advanced 182.73 points, or 1.05 percent, to end at 17,511.75, adding to the 48.54 points gained Thursday, according to The Japan Times. The TSE attracted purchases from the outset after the U.S. and major European stock markets enjoyed large gains, inspired by the ECB s decision to launch a larger than expected bond purchase program at its policy-setting meeting on Thursday and Stocks gained ground on Friday, boosted by purchases after the European Central Bank s decision to introduce quantitative monetary easing. The Topix closed 13.79 points, or 0.99 percent, higher at 1,403.22 a day after falling 1.18 points. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.