The Shangai Composite Index Closes 1.33% Higher

The Nikkei 225 Index surged 3.92% to close at 54,721 on Tuesday, marking fresh all-time highs as technology and financial stocks powered the rally.

Japanese equities also followed global peers higher, with a rebound in precious metals lifting risk appetite and a surprise expansion in US factory activity pointing to a more supportive backdrop for global growth and corporate earnings.

Local shares were further supported by a weaker yen, which improves the outlook for Japan’s export-heavy economy.

Technology and AI-related stocks led the advance, including Kioxia Holdings (12.7%), Advantest (7%), Fujikura (8.6%), SoftBank Group (4.9%), and Disco Corp (7.1%).

Financials also outperformed, with Mizuho Financial jumping 5.8% after posting a quarterly profit beat and announcing an additional share buyback, while Mitsubishi UFJ and Sumitomo Mitsui rose 4.6% and 4.4%, respectively.

The Nikkei 225 Index surged 3.92% to close at 54,721 on Tuesday, marking fresh all-time highs as technology and financial stocks powered the rally.

Japanese equities also followed global peers higher, with a rebound in precious metals lifting risk appetite and a surprise expansion in US factory activity pointing to a more supportive backdrop for global growth and corporate earnings.

Local shares were further supported by a weaker yen, which improves the outlook for Japan’s export-heavy economy.

Technology and AI-related stocks led the advance, including Kioxia Holdings (12.7%), Advantest (7%), Fujikura (8.6%), SoftBank Group (4.9%), and Disco Corp (7.1%).

Financials also outperformed, with Mizuho Financial jumping 5.8% after posting a quarterly profit beat and announcing an additional share buyback, while Mitsubishi UFJ and Sumitomo Mitsui rose 4.6% and 4.4%, respectively.

The Nikkei 225 Index gained 2048 points or 3.89 percent on Tuesday to close at 54703 points.

Gains were led by Sumitomo Electric (13.07%), Kyocera (11.01%) and TDK (10.98%).

The Nikkei 225 Index gained 2048 points or 3.89 percent on Tuesday to close at 54703 points.

Gains were led by Sumitomo Electric (13.07%), Kyocera (11.01%) and TDK (10.98%).

European equity markets were set to open higher on Tuesday, extending gains for a third session as a rebound in metals prices and continued strength in the global technology and artificial intelligence sector supported risk appetite.

Additional optimism stemmed from the US–India trade deal, which lowers mutual tariffs in exchange for New Delhi halting purchases of Russian oil, as well as expectations that US–Iran nuclear talks will resume on Friday.

In Europe, investor focus turns to fresh inflation data from Turkey and France, along with unemployment figures from Spain.

In premarket trading, Euro Stoxx 50 and Stoxx 600 futures were both up around 0.4%.

The S&P/ASX 200 rose 0.9% to close at 8,857 on Tuesday, ending a four-session losing streak as strength in materials stocks offset headwinds from the RBA’s rate hike.

Mining giants BHP Group rose 1.4%, Rio Tinto gained 1.9%, and Fortescue added 0.5%, while gold producers Newmont Corporation, Evolution Mining, and Northern Star Resources advanced between 1.1% and 5.6%, supported by a rebound in copper, silver, and gold prices overnight.

Financial stocks were also among the top gainers, with CBA rising 1.4% and Westpac adding 1.0%, amid the RBA’s policy tightening.

The central bank raised the cash rate by 25 basis points to 3.85%, marking its first increase since November 2023 and positioning it as the first major central bank to pivot from post-COVID easing back to tightening.

The unanimous decision followed a run of data indicating that inflationary pressures re-accelerated in the second half of 2025 and are expected to remain above the target band for an extended period.