The Nikkei 225 Index jumped 0.9% to above 38,000 while the broader Topix Index gained 0.7% to 2,788 on Monday, with Japanese shares rising for the second straight session, buoyed by renewed optimism over US-China trade relations. Market sentiment improved following reports that Beijing granted temporary approvals for rare earth exports and US-based Boeing resumed commercial jet deliveries to China, signaling a potential easing in trade tensions. On the domestic front, Japan’s first-quarter GDP was revised upward to show no growth, compared to an initial estimate of a 0.2% contraction. However, the reading still reflected a notable slowdown from the 0.6% expansion recorded in the previous quarter. Technology stocks led the rally, with notable gains from Advantest (+4.5%), Lasertec (+3.5%), and Disco (+1.4%). Other major movers included Fujikura (+2.3%), Sanrio (+3.1%), and Mizuho Financial (+1.9%).