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 is down to 6,925.4, losing 100.32 points, after ending the previous session around 7,025.72. Dow Jones is down to 31,862, losing 384.57 points, after ending the previous session around 32,247. DAX is down to 14,768, losing 198.9 points, after ending the previous session around 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%.