Japan's Nikkei share average surged over 4% on Friday, driven by renewed hopes for Middle East peace after U.S. President Trump canceled planned strikes against Iran. Technology shares, particularly chipmakers like Advantest and Tokyo Electron, led the gains. The broader Topix also saw a significant increase as investors reacted positively to potential de-escalation.

Japan's Nikkei share average fell 1.89% on Wednesday, with technology and AI-related stocks leading the decline. Renewed Middle East tensions and rising domestic interest rates…

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.

Japan's Nikkei share average surged over 4% on Friday, driven by renewed hopes for Middle East peace after U.S. President Trump canceled planned strikes against Iran. Technology…