Japanese stock exchange ended in green on Monday, snapping a four-day losing streak as the yen retreated against the dollar as dealers saw an increased chance of another US rate rise this year, after the January jobs report showed that hiring eased but the unemployment rate slipped to 4.9% and that wage growth increased modestly. Japanese market improved further after country posted an 18th consecutive current account surplus, boosted by a plunge in crude oil imports and a record travel surplus. Many regional markets across the region, including China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Taiwan, remained closed for the Lunar New Year holidays.
Nikkei 225 gained 184.71 points or 1.1% to 17,004.30.