Nikkei rises 2.8%, led by bank and machinery stocks
FROM THE WIRE · WSJ.COM
Japanese stocks were higher in early trade as concerns eased about an escalation in the Middle East conflict, pulling oil prices lower overnight.
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- 01Japanese stocks were higher in early trade.
- 02Concerns about an escalation in the Middle East conflict eased.
- 03Oil prices fell overnight.