Japan's Nikkei 225 ended Wednesday's volatile trading session at the day's best levels, higher by 590 points, or 7.74%, at 8211.90. The index swung between the session high close and gains of
only 1.8% in the final 90 minutes of trade as the yen went on a roller-coaster ride against the dollar. The broader-based TOPIX was ahead by 46.29 points at 830.32.