Japan's Nikkei to be near 26-year high by end-Dec - Reuters poll

The Japanese stocks are seen moving back close to a 26-year high by end-December, up over 5 percent in 2018, according to a latest Reuters poll of market strategists and fund managers. 

Respondents see scope for further gains into next year, courtesy of strong global economy and the longest run of domestic growth in nearly 30 years, but warn the companies will likely forecast weaker profits due to a stronger Yen and that could cap gains in stocks. 

As of writing, Japan's bechmark index Nikkei is trading 0.45 percent lower on the day at 22,288.