Japan's Nikkei surges on relief after Trump pauses tariffs
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 10 2025
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Source: Reuters
Market Reaction to Tariff Pause: Japan's Nikkei share average surged by 7.9% following U.S. President Trump's announcement of a 90-day tariff pause, reversing previous declines and indicating investor optimism about the market's recovery.
Broad Market Gains: All but one of the stocks on the Nikkei rose, with significant increases in sectors like nonferrous and banking, reflecting a strong positive response across the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
