On Thursday, Japan's Nikkei 225 Index surged by 1.54% to 59,030.78, approaching its all-time high of 59,332.43 set on February 26. This increase is fueled by growing optimism regarding peace negotiations to end the war in Iran, which has led to a decline in oil prices. The broader Topix index also rose by 0.96% to 3,806.47. The White House expressed confidence in reaching a deal, contributing to a positive market sentiment. Major U.S. stock indexes closed at record highs, while oil prices fell, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropping to $90.96 a barrel. This environment has made Japanese stocks more attractive for investors. Notably, Daikin Industries saw a 10.6% increase after Elliott Investment Management acquired a stake in the company. In contrast, construction equipment manufacturers like Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Kubota, and Komatsu experienced losses, with declines of 5.1%, 5%, and 4.8%, respectively.