Japan shares jump 1.89% by break

TOKYO: Japanese stocks rose 1.89% by the break on Monday after data showed the economy grew more than expected in April-June, while dealers also cheered Tokyo's successful bid to host the 2020 Olympics

The Nikkei 225 index added 261.29 points to 14,122.10 by the break, having surged almost 3% in early trades, while the Topix index of all first-section shares was up 1.73%, or 19.80 points, at 1,167.62.