Tokyo stocks surge 8% after record fall

The benchmark Nikkei 225 index jumped 8.41 percent, or 2,646.36 points, to 34,104.78, while the Topix added 8.75 percent, or 194.84 points, to 2,421.99. On Monday, the Nikkei had closed down 12.40 percent, or 4,451.28 points -- the largest points drop in its history. "The market is seen starting sharply higher, as it should perform a natural rebound after yesterday's plunge while dollar-yen moves towards the yen's depreciation," Monex said. The brokerage said it expected nervous trade to continue with a focus on forex movements.