The Nikkei 225 index surpassed 70,000 points following a preliminary agreement between the U.S. and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The market rise came after the U.S. and Iran reached a preliminary agreement that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The move also followed a rate increase.
The Nikkei 225 is a key indicator of the Japanese economy and trades on the TSE.