The Nikkei stock index ended Thursday with its second-biggest point gain in history, over 2,800 points, as excessive concerns eased after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to pause some tariffs imposed on trading partners, including Japan.The benchmark 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 2,894.97 points, or 9.13 percent, from Wednesday to close at 34,609.00. The broader Topix index was up 190.07 points, or 8.09 percent, at 2,539.40.All industry sectors advanced on the top-tier Prime Market, gainers were led by nonferrous metal, electric appliance, and machinery issues.The U.S. dollar remain…READ FULL ARTICLE
