TRADE OPTIMISM HAD POSITIVE IMPACT ON JAPANESE SHARES

Japanese share market, on Friday, remained largely unchanged. Optimism on trade deal between Washington and Beijing had given thorough support to the market, especially to the cyclical valued shares.

The Nikkei share average fell by 0.03% and is at 23,918.90 as of 0214GMT. This is not far distant from a 14-month top of 24,901 recorded in early December. Broader Topix saw a rise of 0.22% and is at 1,734.98.

The market underp....