Nikkei jumps on strong Wall St, set for slim weekly gain; BOJ in focus
December 18, 2014 at 21:01 PM EST
* Benchmark set for third straight day of gains * Toyota shares rise on seat-maker consolidation report * BOJ set to maintain massive stimulus, decision due 0230-0330 GMT By Thomas Wilson TOKYO, Dec 19(Reuters) - Japanese stocks jumped on Friday after Wall Street enjoyed its best two days since late 2011, with sentiment boosted by the Federal Reserve's pledge of patience in its approach to raising interest rates. The Nikkei benchmark rose 1.7 percent to 17,504.46 by 0129 GM