Summary: Japan’s Nikkei 225 index surged over 1% to a record high above 51,000, driven by optimism over U.S.-Japan trade relations and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut. The gains were fueled by a new rare earths framework signed by U.S. President Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi, as well as market confidence in a potential Fed rate cut.

Link: https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/29/asia-pacific-markets-nikkei-225-nifty-50-csi-300.html