--- title: "Asia stocks: Nikkei, KOSPI rise over 1% on report of Iran ceasefire talks" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/281732831.md" description: "Japanese and South Korean stock markets rose over 1% on Monday amid reports of U.S.-Iran ceasefire talks. The Nikkei 225 climbed 1.4%, and the KOSPI advanced 1.1%, while trading volumes were low due to holidays in Hong Kong, China, and Australia. U.S. stock futures remained stable as investors reacted to the potential 45-day ceasefire discussions. However, President Trump set a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, warning of possible attacks on infrastructure. Oil prices increased, raising concerns about import costs for Asian economies reliant on energy imports." datetime: "2026-04-06T05:08:24.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/281732831.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281732831.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/281732831.md) --- # Asia stocks: Nikkei, KOSPI rise over 1% on report of Iran ceasefire talks Investing.com- Japanese and South Korean stock markets rose in thin holiday trading on Monday, as investors weighed a report saying that the U.S., Iran, and other mediators were discussing terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire. Trading volumes were subdued because markets in Hong Kong, mainland China, and Australia were closed for holidays. U.S. stock futures were largely unchanged in Asian trading on Monday, trimming earlier losses on hopes of an Iran ceasefire. \[\[pro\_promotion |Get premium insights on Asian stock markets with InvestingPro subscription \]\] US-Iran mediators reportedly push for 45-day ceasefire Japan’s Nikkei Nikkei 225 climbed 1.4%, while the broader TOPIX index rose 0.7%. South Korea’s KOSPI advanced 1.1%. Sentiment improved after an Axios report said the United States, Iran, and regional mediators were discussing terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could eventually lead to a broader deal to end the war. The report said Pakistani, Egyptian, and Turkish intermediaries were involved, although chances of securing even a partial agreement within the next 48 hours remained uncertain. Trump sets Tue deadline for Iran to pen Hormuz The diplomatic push came after U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran had until Tuesday evening to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on critical infrastructure. Trump said the deadline would expire at 8 p.m. Eastern Time on Tuesday and warned that Iranian power plants and bridges could become targets if shipping through the strait was not restored. Oil prices rose again in Asian trade after surging late last week, but tempered some gains after the Axios report. Higher crude prices threaten to lift import costs for Asian economies heavily dependent on energy imports. Elsewhere in Asia, Singapore's Straits Times Index rose 0.3%. India's Nifty 50 slipped 0.4%, bucking the regional trend. ### Related Stocks - [3175.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/3175.JP.md) - [2525.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/2525.JP.md) - [2820.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/2820.JP.md) - [3167.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/3167.JP.md) - [3189.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/3189.JP.md) - [2806.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/2806.JP.md) - [3069.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/3069.JP.md) - [1369.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/1369.JP.md) - [2809.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/2809.JP.md) - [3023.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/3023.JP.md) - [1346.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/1346.JP.md) - [3097.JP](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/3097.JP.md) - [YCS.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/YCS.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [BOJ appoints monetary policy expert Masaki to oversee global affairs](https://longbridge.com/en/news/285864495.md) - [RUBBER-Japan futures hit 1-1/2-year high on stronger oil prices](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281727898.md) - [Will Group Releases FY2026 Results and FY2027 Outlook Materials](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286382782.md) - [RUBBER-Japan futures extend gains as traders focus on Mideast developments](https://longbridge.com/en/news/281819215.md) - [US Treasury Secretary Bessent. Excess FX volatility is undesirable.](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286916018.md)