Tokyo Stock Exchange: Opens higher (+0.41%)

The Tokyo Stock Exchange launches its first session of the week on the rise, following the record of US stock indexes, awaiting new indications on interest rates reference from the Chinese central bank. At the opening, the Nikkei advances by 0.41%, to 45,230.49, with a gain of 184 points. On the currency front, the yen strengthens slightly against the dollar, at 148.10, and against the euro at 173.80.