Japan's Nikkei Rises as Solid Economic Growth, US Rate Cues Buoy Sentiment

NIKKEI 225 - TOKYO. Japan's Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, as data showed better-than-expected economic growth in the June quarter and Wall Street closed higher overnight on September rate cut prospects in a boost to investor sentiment.

The Nikkei closed 0.8% higher at 36,726.64, locking in a fourth straight day of gains, while the broader Topix finished up 0.7% at 2,600.75.