Japanese stocks rise on weaker yen amid stronger dollar

Japanese stocks ended higher on Thursday, supported by a decline in the yen against the dollar after fresh trade threats from US President Donald Trump.

The Nikkei 225 index rose 0.30% to 38,256.17, while the broader Topix index rose 0.73% to 2,736.25.

Nissan gained 3.65% to close at 446 yen, while Seven & I Holdings Inc. fell 10.95% to 2,118 yen after the company said its founding family had failed to secure sufficient financing for a full takeover.

The dollar rose 0.13% to 149.28 yen in morning trading. Global Economy.