Nikkei edges up after Fed offers few surprises

TOKYO, June 25 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei stock average edged higher on Thursday, after the U.S. Federal Reserve offered no surprises in its post-meeting statement and gave no hint on an imminent exit from bold policy easing.

Nikon rose 1.8 percent (7731.T) after Belgian measuring equipment maker Metris METR.BR said on Wednesday that Nikon launched its 5.50 euro per share buyout buyout bid for Metris. [ID:nL0273292]

The Nikkei rose 0.7 percent or 66.14 points to 9,656.46 .N225.

The broader Topix rose 0.7 percent to 908.52 .TOPX. (Reporting by Masayuki Kitano)