---
title: "Asia markets surge, Japan hits records on Middle East peace hopes and tech gains"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/285491980.md"
description: "Asian markets surged, with Japan hitting record highs amid optimism from U.S.-Iran peace talks and strong tech earnings. The KOSPI fell over 1%, while Japan's index rose 6.15%. Gold prices neared $4,700, and WTI crude stabilized above $95. China's index reached a two-month high, and Hong Kong's index rose to its highest since February 2026. The Indian rupee rebounded, and Australia recorded a trade deficit for the first time in over eight years. U.S. markets also ended higher, reflecting improved macroeconomic conditions."
datetime: "2026-05-07T06:01:18.000Z"
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---

# Asia markets surge, Japan hits records on Middle East peace hopes and tech gains

Asian equities surged on Thursday, headlined by a historic record-high reopening in Japan as breakthroughs in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations sent a wave of optimism through risk-driven markets. Supported by a bullish Wall Street lead and a rally in semiconductor stocks following blockbuster earnings from AMD, regional indexes capitalized on easing ge...

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