Japan’s Nikkei rises on Wall Street gains, despite firm yen

Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, tracking overnight gains in Wall Street, even as the yen firmed on the back of bolstered expectations that the Bank of Japan (BOJ) will continue to raise interest rates.

The Nikkei closed up 0.6% at 39,066.53, while the broader Topix finished 0.3%…