Market Updates
Japan's Indexes Soared 5% Amid Hopes of De-escalation of Tensions In the Middle East
Akira Ito
01 Apr, 2026
Tokyo
Stocks in Japan rebounded amid hopes that tensions in the Middle East are likely to de-escalate sooner than previously expected.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average advanced more than 4%, and the broader Topix gained nearly 5% amid a sharp rebound in market sentiment.
Japan's benchmark indexes ended a four-day losing streak, and the yen advanced to 158.31 against the U.S. dollar.
Despite the sharp rebound in the Asian markets, investors remained skeptical, and crude oil prices budged a little.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi rejected the ceasefire and demanded compensation, guarantees, and Iran's sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.
Japan Indexes and Stocks
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average soared 4.5% to 53,600.89, and the broader Topix added 4.5% to 3,664.15.
Technology, semiconductor equipment makers, and AI-related stocks advanced in Tuesday's trading.
SoftBank, Tokyo Electron, Advantest Corp., and Disco Corp. surged between 3% and 7%.
Nippon Yusen, Mitsui OSK Lines, and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha advanced between 1% and 4%.
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