Risk-on mood pushes the Nikkei 1.2% higher

Friday at a glance: bullish sentiment helped Nikkei to push 333.79 points higher, reaching session highs around 27,356, before consolidating until close. Ultimately, the Nikkei closed Friday at 27,334.

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

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