Nikkei softer into the close

  • +334.27
  • open 17479.97
  • high 17831.58
  • low 17389.57
  • USDJPY also retreating off highs to 120.15

Australia's ASX200 closes up +1.78% at 5,111

AUDUSD 0.7051 just off session highs after a strong rally from 0.7000 earlier