Stocks reach multiyear highs on currency, economic prospects

Stocks reach multiyear highs on currency, economic prospects

TOKYO, Japan - A man looks at the price board outsides a brokerage house in the Marunouchi district in Tokyo on April 3. Tokyo stocks reached multiyear highs on the day -- the first trading day of Japan's new business year -- on a weaker yen against the U.S. dollar and robust sentiment over Japanese economic prospects. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 273.65 points to 17,333.31, for its highest finish since July 12, 2000.

Stocks reach multiyear highs on currency, economic prospects

Stocks reach multiyear highs on currency, economic prospects

TOKYO, Japan - A man looks at the price board at a brokerage house in the Marunouchi district in Tokyo. Tokyo stocks rose across the board, with the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gaining 273.65 points to 17,333.31, its highest finish since July 12, 2000.

Stocks reach multiyear highs on currency, economic prospects

Stocks reach multiyear highs on currency, economic prospects

TOKYO, Japan - A man looks at the price board at a brokerage house in the Marunouchi district in Tokyo. Tokyo stocks rose across the board, with the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gaining 273.65 points to 17,333.31, its highest finish since July 12, 2000. (Kyodo)

Stocks reach multiyear highs on currency, economic prospects

Stocks reach multiyear highs on currency, economic prospects

TOKYO, Japan - A man looks at the price board outsides a brokerage house in the Marunouchi district in Tokyo on April 3. Tokyo stocks reached multiyear highs on the day -- the first trading day of Japan's new business year -- on a weaker yen against the U.S. dollar and robust sentiment over Japanese economic prospects. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 273.65 points to 17,333.31, for its highest finish since July 12, 2000. (Kyodo)