TOKYO, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo shares opened higher Friday as the Bank of England's decision to cut interest rates and expand stimulus boosts market confidence.
As of 9:15 a.m., the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 80.57 points, or 0.50 percent, from Thursday to 16,335.46.
The broader Topix index of all First Section issues on the Tokyo Stock Exchange was up 4.90 points, or 0.38 percent, to 1,287.89.
Gainers were led by precision, transport equipment and food shares.
