The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 1.31 percent, or 220.67 points, to 17,126.03. The broader Topix index was up 1.25 percent, or 16.85 points, at 1,363.89.

Tokyo stocks open higher after FBI decision

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Nongluck is a senior economic journalist covering the macroeconomics, real estate, and corporate investment strategies driving growth across Thailand and Southeast Asia.

Tokyo stocks open higher after FBI decision

TOKYO - Tokyo stocks opened higher on Monday after the FBI lifted the threat that Hillary Clinton might face charges over her private email server ahead of the US presidential election.

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