This file photo shows the Tokyo Stock Exchange. (Mainichi)

       TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Tokyo stocks extended their gains early Tuesday afternoon, with the benchmark Nikkei rising over 3 percent as concerns about an early U.S. interest rate hike were eased.

       The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose nearly 850 points to above 28,850 following an overnight rebound on Wall Street. Japanese shares plummeted Monday to their lowest level in four months.

       Every industry category gained ground, led by marine transportation, warehousing and harbor transportation service, and rubber product issues. Export-related issues were supported by the yen's weakness against U.S. dollar.

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