(Central News Agency, Tokyo, 11th, Combined Foreign News) Despite the latest US data showing accelerating inflation, which put pressure on the market, Japan's Nikkei stock index closed slightly higher on Monday, supported by dip-buying from investors.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 index rose 38.00 points, or 0.06%, to close at 64,217.27.
The broader Topix index fell 17.25 points, or 0.45%, to close at 3,830.35. (Editor: Liu Shuqin) 1150611
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