Nikkei surges 5.1% to 69,359.86 as Japanese equities extend rally.

Japan's Nikkei futures jump 3.4% in early trade as risk appetite returns to Asian markets.

Japan's Nikkei futures surged 3.4% in early trade.

Grain futures fall in Chicago on potential Strait of Hormuz reopening that could ease food inflation threats from the ongoing war.

Grain futures declined in Chicago as a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could improve access to vital crop inputs, helping to ease threats to food inflation brought on by the months-long war.

PBOC sets yuan midpoint at strongest since February 2023, signaling support for the currency amid ongoing economic pressures.

The People's Bank of China set the yuan's daily midpoint at its strongest level since February 2023.

Global stocks rally on growing signs of U.S.-Iran peace deal, as investors bet on Middle East de-escalation and lower geopolitical risk.

Global equities rallied as signs of a U.S.-Iran peace agreement grew, with investors betting on de-escalation in the Middle East and a reduction in geopolitical risk.