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Tokyo stocks close higher with eyes on Fed’s Yellen

TOKYO, July 11, (APP/AFP) – Japanese stocks ended
higher Tuesday, as investors waited for fresh clues on the global economy and US central bank policy with remarks from Federal Reserve boss Janet Yellen in focus.
Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 0.57 percent, or 114.50 points, to end the session at 20,195.48, while the Topix index of all first-section issues advanced 0.72 percent, or 11.66 points, to close at 1,627.14.