Japanese Shares Gain on Global Trade Optimism

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The Nikkei 225 Index jumped 0.8% to above 35,100 while the broader Topix Index gained 0.7% to 2,602 on Thursday, with Japanese shares rising for the second straight session and tracking Wall Street higher.

The rally followed comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who signaled a softer stance on China tariffs.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent added that the U.S. and China have a chance to reach a “big deal” on trade.

Investors also eyed progress in ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and Japan.

On the monetary policy front, the Bank of Japan is widely expected to hold its benchmark rate steady at 0.5% in its meeting next week.

Tech and consumer stocks led the gains, with notable advances from Tokyo Electron (+3.3%), Advantest (+3.2%), SoftBank Group (+2.4%), Nintendo (+3.9%), and Toyota Motor (+2.2%).

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Japanese Shares Gain on Global Trade Optimism

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The rally followed comments from U.S. President Donald Trump, who signaled a softer stance on China tariffs.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent added that the U.S. and China have a chance to reach a “big deal” on trade.

Investors also eyed progress in ongoing trade negotiations between the U.S. and Japan.

On the monetary policy front, the Bank of Japan is widely expected to hold its benchmark rate steady at 0.5% in its meeting next week.

Tech and consumer stocks led the gains, with notable advances from Tokyo Electron (+3.3%), Advantest (+3.2%), SoftBank Group (+2.4%), Nintendo (+3.9%), and Toyota Motor (+2.2%).

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Standard & Poor's Closing Stock Indexes

Dow Jones Newswires

                                  High        Low      Close     Change 
                                  ----        ---      -----     ------ 
  S&P SmallCap 600 Index      1,231.56   1,191.91   1,195.47      14.82 
  S&P MidCap 400 Index        2,868.58   2,775.55   2,785.92      36.73 
  S&P 100 Index               2,639.68   2,585.01   2,594.78      48.95 
  S&P 500 Index               5,469.69   5,356.17   5,375.86      88.10 
 
 
Source: FactSet

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The Dollar Index Rises 0.67% to 96.56Data Talk

Dow Jones Newswires

The WSJ Dollar Index is up 0.64 point or 0.67% today to 96.56

Largest one-day point and percentage gain since Friday, April 4, 2025
Up for two consecutive trading days
Up 1.13 points or 1.19% over the last two trading days
Largest two-day point and percentage gain since Monday, April 7, 2025
Off 8.17% from its record close of 105.14 hit Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022
Today's closing value is the seventh lowest this year
Highest closing value since Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Off 6.80% from its 52-week high of 103.61 hit Friday, Jan. 10, 2025
Up 1.31% from its 52-week low of 95.31 hit Friday, Sept. 27, 2024
Down 3.73% from 52 weeks ago
Month-to-date it is down 3.21%
Year-to-date it is down 6.20 points or 6.03%

Data based on 5 p.m. ET values

Source: Tullett Prebon and Dow Jones Market Data

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S&P MERVAL Index Ends 3.49% Higher at 2239401.91Data Talk

Dow Jones Newswires

The S&P MERVAL Index is up 75510.90 points or 3.49% today to 2239401.91

Up for two consecutive trading days
Up 193694.54 points or 9.47% over the last two trading days
Largest two-day point and percentage gain since Monday, April 14, 2025
Off 20.86% from its record close of 2829730.44 hit Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025
Off 20.86% from its 52-week high of 2829730.44 hit Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025
Up 86.20% from its 52-week low of 1202668.97 hit Wednesday, April 24, 2024
Rose 86.20% from 52 weeks ago
Off 20.86% from its 2025 closing high of 2829730.44 hit Thursday, Jan 9, 2025
Up 12.50% from its 2025 closing low of 1990621.29 hit Tuesday, April 8, 2025
Month-to-date it is down 4.25%
Year-to-date it is down 294232.74 points or 11.61%

Source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet

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IPC Indice de Precios Y Cotizaciones Ends 1.80% Higher at 55766.58Data Talk

Dow Jones Newswires

The IPC Indice de Precios Y Cotizaciones is up 988.74 points or 1.80% today to 55766.58

Up for six consecutive trading days
Up 4267.68 points or 8.29% over the last six trading days
Largest six-day point gain since Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2008
Largest six-day percentage gain since Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023
Longest winning streak since Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025, when the market rose for six straight trading days
Off 5.02% from its record close of 58711.87 hit Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024
Up 11.09% from the Inauguration Day close of 50201.32 on Monday, Jan 20, 2025
Highest closing value since Thursday, May 23, 2024
Off 3.59% from its 52-week high of 57846.08 hit Thursday, May 9, 2024
Up 14.19% from its 52-week low of 48837.72 hit Monday, Dec. 30, 2024
Down 1.24% from 52 weeks ago
Up 13.91% from its 2025 closing low of 48957.24 hit Friday, Jan. 3, 2025
Month-to-date it is up 6.25%
Year-to-date it is up 6253.31 points or 12.63%

Source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet

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Bovespa Index Ends 1.34% Higher at 132216.07Data Talk

Dow Jones Newswires

The Bovespa Index is up 1751.69 points or 1.34% today to 132216.07

Largest one-day point and percentage gain since Monday, April 14, 2025
Up for three consecutive trading days
Up 3899.18 points or 3.04% over the last three trading days
Largest three-day point and percentage gain since Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Up five of the past seven trading days
Off 3.73% from its record close of 137343.96 hit Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024
Today's closing value is the fifth highest this year
Highest closing value since Thursday, March 27, 2025
Off 3.73% from its 52-week high of 137343.96 hit Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024
Up 11.54% from its 52-week low of 118532.68 hit Friday, Jan. 3, 2025
Rose 5.99% from 52 weeks ago
Off 0.70% from its 2025 closing high of 133148.75 hit Thursday, March 27, 2025
Up 11.54% from its 2025 closing low of 118532.68 hit Friday, Jan. 3, 2025
Month-to-date it is up 1.50%
Year-to-date it is up 11932.67 points or 9.92%

Source: Dow Jones Market Data, FactSet

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Japanese Shares Gain on Global Trade Optimism

Japanese Shares Gain on Global Trade Optimism

Standard & Poor's Closing Stock Indexes

The Dollar Index Rises 0.67% to 96.56Data Talk

S&P MERVAL Index Ends 3.49% Higher at 2239401.91Data Talk

IPC Indice de Precios Y Cotizaciones Ends 1.80% Higher at 55766.58Data Talk

Bovespa Index Ends 1.34% Higher at 132216.07Data Talk

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