TOKYO — The Tokyo Stock Exchange's leading index closed at a record high for the third consecutive day today, while the dollar inched up against the Japanese yen after a five-day decline.
The Nikkei Stock Average of 225 selected issues closed up 75.31 points, or 0.19%, at 38,876.94. The index has gained 453.32, or 1.18%, in the last three days.
