Overview

• President Trump announced a 90-day pause on most U.S. tariffs, reversing earlier policy decisions that had unsettled global markets.
• Japan's Nikkei 225 surged by more than 2,000 points in early Thursday trading, marking a 7.4% rise within minutes of opening.
• The U.S. S&P 500 recorded a 9.5% gain, one of its best trading days in history, reflecting renewed investor confidence.
• Major Japanese stocks, including Fast Retailing, Toyota Motor, Tokyo Electron, and Advantest, saw significant gains ranging from 8% to 15%.
• The market rebound highlights the sensitivity of global investor sentiment to shifts in trade policy and economic outlook.