The easing of trade tensions boosts confidence, and Asia-Pacific stock markets rise broadly, with the Nikkei 225 index reaching a record high
Driven by positive signals in global trade relations, the Nikkei 225 index surged 1.53% to 42,461.02, breaking through the historical high set in July last year. Japanese tech stocks saw significant gains, with Sharp rising nearly 8% and Advantest increasing by about 6.4%. Exporters represented by Japanese automotive companies experienced widespread gains, with both Toyota and Honda rising nearly 2%
Global trade optimism boosts investor confidence, and the Asia-Pacific markets opened higher. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index reached an August high, while the Nikkei 225 Index hit a record high. Investors are awaiting the Reserve Bank of Australia's interest rate decision, with the Australian dollar experiencing slight fluctuations against the US dollar. The S&P/ASX 200 Index in Australia rose for the second consecutive day, reaching a new historical high. Crude oil prices initially surged before slightly declining.
According to CCTV reports, the joint statement from the China-U.S. Stockholm Economic and Trade Talks: Starting from August 12, 2025, the implementation of a 24% tariff will be suspended for 90 days. Driven by positive signals in trade relations, the Nikkei 225 Index broke its historical high on Tuesday. In the Japanese stock market, exporters represented by technology companies like Sharp and Advantest, as well as automobile manufacturers, led the gains.
The Nikkei 225 Index surged 1.53% in the morning session, closing at 42,461.02, surpassing the historical high set in July last year. The Tokyo Stock Exchange Index also rose 1.19%, closing at 3,060.33.
Among Japanese stocks, technology stock Sharp surged nearly 8%, while Advantest rose about 6.4%.
Exporters represented by Japanese automobile companies saw broad gains, with Toyota and Honda both rising nearly 2%.
The Korea Composite Stock Price Index reached an August high, rising nearly 1% to close at 3,237.45.
Investors will closely monitor the Australian market, where it is widely expected that the Reserve Bank of Australia will cut interest rates today. The Australian dollar remained relatively stable against the US dollar during the Asian trading session, currently quoted at 0.6514. The S&P/ASX 200 Index briefly surpassed its historical high at 8,867.60 during the session, but as of the time of writing, the increase has retreated to 0.13%, closing at 8,856.30
In terms of commodities, the extension of the tariff suspension period between China and the United States has alleviated trade concerns, which temporarily pushed oil prices up at the opening on Tuesday. Brent crude oil futures rose by 0.39% to $66.89 per barrel, while WTI crude oil futures increased by 0.34% to $64.18. Subsequently, oil prices fell, erasing the opening gains.
