Risk-on mood pushes the Nikkei 1.2% higher

A quick look at Friday: Nikkei rallied 333.79 points and maintained the 27,334 level.

At the same time, CAC lost 1.43% Friday and closed at 7,025.72. Dow Jones lost 1.19% Friday and closed at 32,247. DAX stumbles 1.33% Friday and closed at 14,967.

Trading mostly sideways for 2 months. The Nikkei has recovered 175,066% since descending to a significant low of 15.42 around 6 months ago.