TOKYO: The Tokyo's benchmark index climbed to a fresh five-year high Monday, led led by pharmaceuticals, non-ferrous metals and auto stocks following the release of robust economic data. The US dollar was lower against the yen.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 88.12 points, or 0.53 percent, to finish at 16,747.76 points on the Tokyo Stock Exchange - the Nikkei's highest closing since Aug. 31, 2000.
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