Japan’s Stocks Climb With Tech Strong as Oil’s Slide Boosts Mood

Japanese stocks gained, rebounding from Monday’s rout after oil prices fell and Donald Trump’s comments allayed concerns about a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.

The Nikkei 225 advanced 2.9% to 54248.39 as of market close in Tokyo, while the broader Topix Index rose 2.5% to 3664.28. Chip and AI-related shares like Lasertec Corp., Ibiden Co. and Sumitomo Electric Industries Ltd. led the gains, with banks and trading houses also strong.