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TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei set a closing record high on Friday, capping a third consecutive weekly gain, as enthusiasm over technology sector earnings offset uncertainty over a potential peace deal in the Middle East.
The benchmark Nikkei 225 Index rose 0.97 percent to close at an unprecedented 59,716.18. The gauge rose 2.1 percent on the week. The broader Topix eked out a 0.01 percent advance to end at 3,716.59.