topix index: Air transportation and land transportation were among leading gainers on expectations that people will start traveling more, according to The Japan Times. Real estate issues also rose notably. The 225-issue Nikkei average ended up 2.55 percent, or 529.52 points, at 21,271.17, while the broader Topix index was up 2.17 percent, or 32.53 points, at 1,534.73 at the close. ; Nearly all industrial categories advanced. In the currency market, the U.S. dollar gained ground against the yen on optimism stemming from an increasing number of countries moving to restart social and commercial activities after weeks of lockdowns. Monday. At noon, the U.S. dollar fetched 107.86 compared with 107.74 in Tokyo at 5 p.m.
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