epa11615141 A passerby walks past a stock market indicator board in Tokyo, Japan, 20 September 2024. Tokyo stocks rose following optimism in the US economy and as the Bank of Japan decided to keep its interest rate unchanged after a two-day policy meeting. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average gained 568.58 points, or 1.53 percent, to close the week at 37,723.91. EPA/FRANCK ROBICHON
