TOKYO, June 15 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher Friday as investor sentiment was brightened by the European Central Bank (ECB) opting not to raise interest rates until mid-2019, although gains were capped amid concerns that recent import tariff moves by the United States could heighten trade tensions.
The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 113.14 points, or 0.5 percent, from Thursday to close the day at 22,851.75.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, meanwhile, added 5.15 points, or 0.29 percent, to finish at 1,789.04.
Oil and coal product, pharmaceutical and mining-linked issues comprised those that gained the most by the close of play.
