Japan Shares Closing slightly Higher And Corporate Outlook Fears Limit Gains

Japanese stocks closed slightly higher on Wednesday, April 28, led by technology stocks, but concerns about corporate expectations limited the gains, even as investors awaited a decision from the US Federal Reserve.

The Nikkei index rose 0.21% to close at 2,9053.97 points, while the broader TOPIX index increased 0.29% to 1,903 points.