Japan stocks closed higher on Monday, with the Nikkei 225 index reaching a new 5-year high. Gains in the Transportation Equipment, Machinery and Chemical sectors led the index higher. Fujikura Ltd. was the best performer of the session, rising 7.58%, while Toyo Seikan Group Holdings, Ltd. was the worst, falling 2.92%.
Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc. hit an all-time high, rising 5.72%. Crude oil for July delivery was down 0.61%, while the June Gold Futures contract fell 0.18%. The US Dollar Index Futures was up 0.04%.
Overall, the Nikkei 225 gained 0.90%, closing at a new 5-year high.