U. S. Is restoring diplomatic ties with the caribbean country. Investors around the world taking a close look at japanese firms and they like what they see. They are buying up stocks in some of the big movers and pushing the nikkei to levels not seen in years. Ron madison has more from the business desk. You are right, buyers lifted the nikkei past the 19,000 mark for the first time in nearly 15 years. We did not stay over that. It did hit at the day at one point. The index soaring by 1. 5 . At the close, here you see what happened. The index was up 1. 4 . Nikkei finished below the 19,000 level. Many traders seeing positive signs in the Japan Economy. They are counting on firms to increase wages and that will give people the money to spend. And they are putting more money in domestic spots and the Bond Buying Program in the eurozone will direct more cash into stocks. Earlier, we spoke with the chief economist at the securities firm. He gave us the latest prices on stocks. The Earnings
World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay will visit Cuba from 17-19 December to reiterate WCC support for the churches and people in Cuba.