The Nikkei 225 surged 2.9% on US-Iran deal progress as falling oil prices boost Japan's import-heavy economy. Bitcoin also rallied 5% on the news.

(Bloomberg) -- Stocks in Asia were set to advance Friday, tracking a rally on Wall Street after President Donald Trump said the US was nearing an agreement with Iran, raising…

The Nikkei 225 surged 2.9% on US-Iran deal progress as falling oil prices boost Japan's import-heavy economy. Bitcoin also rallied 5% on the news.