The Nikkei index rose by 1.9%, led by gains in metal and chip stocks.

Thanks to the increasing hope in the market for the United States to negotiate an end to the Iran war, the Japanese stock market generally rose. Metal and chip-related sectors led the gains, with JX Advanced Metals rising by 7.6% and Renesas Electronics rising by 6.2%. Investors are closely monitoring the developments in the Middle East and the dynamics of oil prices. The Nikkei index rose by 1.9% to 52,510.04 points.