* Indian stocks hit 5-mth closing high; lacks conviction * Inflation data on Tues key for near-term direction * Awaiting global monetary stimulus, India govt action By Abhishek Vishnoi MUMBAI, Aug 13 ...
TOKYO, Jan 6 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei stock average edged up 0.5 percent to a 15-month closing high on Wednesday, buoyed by more evidence of economic recovery in the form of better-than-expected U.S ...