(AFX UK Focus) 2009-08-14 03:23 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. In a light news week due to the summer holiday season in Tokyo, rating changes by brokerages dominated moves in the market.(Click Here to Know More)