Japanese Shares Climb as They Cap Worst Quarter Since June 2016
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Japanese shares rose following positive U.S. jobs data. The benchmark Topix index still capped its worst quarter since June 2016, whipsawed by a spike in volatility and global trade concerns.
The Topix index advanced, with electronics makers and telecommunications firms providing the biggest support. Trading volume on the measure was 18 percent below its 30-day average, with many markets in the region closed for the Easter holidays. Turnover hit the lowest for this year. The benchmark gauge closed the quarter with a 5.6 percent drop.