Regional equities climb sharply after reports of de-escalation in Middle East conflicts, lifting investor sentiment.
Asian stocks surged Monday as easing tensions between Iran and Israel fueled risk appetite, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 index soaring over 5% to a record high. The rally extended across regional bourses, reflecting broad optimism over reduced geopolitical risks in the Middle East.
The Nikkei’s gain marked its strongest single-day performance in over a year, outpacing other major indices. Investors had previously priced in heightened conflict risks, and the shift in sentiment drove a sharp rebound in equities. Regional markets had underperformed in recent weeks amid escalating geopolitical concerns.
No immediate market reaction data was provided, but the surge suggests a relief rally as traders reallocate capital to risk assets. Futures in Europe and the U.S. also pointed higher in early trading.