Japan's Nikkei stock index surges 2 percent

TOKYO, 18th March, 2024 (WAM) -- Japan's Nikkei stock index jumped over 2 percent Monday morning, reported Kyodo News.The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 813.79 points, or 2.10 percent, from Friday to 39,521.43. The broader Topix index was up 40.35 points, or 1.51 percent, at 2,711.15.