Issue Nikkei: Points and u.s

issue nikkei: On Wednesday, the key market gauge fell 27.84 points. ; The Topix index of all first-section issues ended up 6.24 points, or 0.39 percent, at 1,598.24, after gaining 1.29 points the previous day, according to The Japan Times. Stocks were firmer after U.S. equities rebounded Wednesday thanks to rising crude oil prices and higher interest rates, brokers said. The 225-issue Nikkei average rose 38.55 points, or 0.20 percent, to close at 19,396.52. Oil prices rose after U.S. refineries started to resume operations after weathering Hurricane Harvey. A drop in the yen amid the growing appetite for risk also supported firmness in Tokyo stocks, brokers said. U.S. President Donald Trump's deal with congressional leaders on the debt limit reduced the risk of default, sending interest rates higher and supporting Wall Street's financial issues. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.