The Nikkei 225 Index jumped 2.15% to close at 42,718, while the broader Topix Index climbed 1.39% to 3,066 in post-holiday trade on Tuesday, with both benchmarks reaching fresh all-time highs on the back of strong corporate performances and improved global trade sentiment. The US-China trade truce was extended for another 90 days, easing tensions and giving negotiators more time to finalize an agreement. Domestically, investors continued to assess the Bank of Japan’s policy outlook, with board members still divided over the timing and pace of future interest rate hikes. In corporate news, SoftBank Group surged nearly 7% after selecting investment banks to support a potential US listing of its portfolio company, Japanese payments app operator PayPay. Other notable gainers included Sanrio (+16.1%), Advantest (+6.3%), and Mitsubishi UFJ (+4.4%).