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On Wednesday, the Japanese stock market climbed by about 3%, mainly supported by cautious optimism about the potential easing of the Middle East crisis. The Nikkei 225 index rose by 2.93% to 23,784.43 points. The TOPIX index also climbed by 2.5% to 3,648.78 points. President Trump of the United States stated on Tuesday that the US is working towards negotiating an end to the war with Iran. Due to its dependence on imported energy, the Japanese economy is particularly vulnerable to conflicts affecting oil transportation and prices. Nomura Securities strategist Wataru Akizuki said that the sharp drop in oil prices on Wednesday appears to be the main reason for the rebound in the Nikkei index. "Expectations of easing tensions in the Middle East seem to be driving the stock market higher," Akizuki said, "however, the uncertainty has not yet been completely eliminated." In terms of individual stocks, Tokio Marine Holdings led the gains with a 9.8% increase, following news that Berkshire Hathaway had acquired shares in the insurance company, causing the stock to rise for the second consecutive trading day. This was followed by Furukawa Electric and Softbank Group, which rose by 8.7% and 8% respectively, benefiting from the ongoing momentum in artificial intelligence-related investments.