Tokyo - Saba:
Japan's Nikkei index is set to post its best weekly performance in three months on Friday, buoyed by investor optimism that US President Donald Trump can reach trade agreements with major partners, including Japan.
The Nikkei hit a two-week high of 34,651.91 points before ending the morning session up 0.6 percent at 34,583.29. The broader Topix index rose 0.8 percent, with the Nikkei set to end the week with gains of nearly 3 percent, its biggest weekly gain since January 20, snapping a three-week losing streak.
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