(AFX UK Focus) 2009-08-14 02:42 Nikkei hits 10-mth high, European GDP data helps (Interactive Investor)

TOKYO, Aug 14 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei average hit its highest point in 10 months on Friday, with investor confidence further reinforced after Western Europe's two largest economies reported a surprising return to growth in the second quarter. Germany and France ended their recessions in April-June, earlier than many policymakers and economists had expected, though U.S. data on retail sales ...(Click Here to Know More)