Nikkei ends at 7-month high on hopes for slower U.S. rate hikes
The Nikkei share average jumped 2.62% to 28,546.98, its highest close since Jan. 12. The index, which posted the sharpest daily gain in three weeks, rose 1.32% for the week in its second straight weekly gain.The broader Topix advanced 2.04% to 1,973.18 and rose 1.34% for the week.
