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Nikkei 225 jumps 3.31% to 61,782, Europe's Stoxx 600 weakens

May 21 Nikkei 225 surged 1,977 points (3.31%) to 61,782, driving Asian risk sentiment higher. Europe's STOXX 600 fell to 622.28, adopting a cautious wait-and-see mode on Middle East peace talks.

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