Japan's key stock indexes closed at fresh all-time highs for a second straight trading day on Monday amid lingering optimism about the domestic economy and hopes for an interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve.The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 336.00 points, or 0.77 percent, from Friday at 43,714.31. The broader Topix index finished 13.28 points, or 0.43 percent, higher at 3,120.96.On the top-tier Prime Market, gainers were led by service, transportation equipment and information and communication issues.The U.S. dollar climbed to around the mid-147 yen level in Tokyo as Treasu…READ FULL ARTICLE
