RTRS Poll: Nikkei 225 to gain 9% in 2017

According to the latest poll of 21 analysts and fund managers, the Japanese benchmark index, the Nikkei 225, is set to end the year with 9% gains, well above 20,500 levels.

Key Findings from the survey:

Nikkei 225 to gain nearly 9% in 2017

Nikkei 225 forecast to end the year at 20,750 vs 19,000 prev (3 months ago)

21,500 by end-June 2018

Those polled cite solid corporate earnings, relatively weaker currency, lingering optimism on the US economy