Japanese stocks advanced, led by chip and metal shares, with the Csop Nikkei 225 Index Etf (03153.HK) surging nearly 2.5%.

NewTimeSpace News:On April 14, following overnight gains on Wall Street, Japanese stocks advanced, led by chip and metal shares. The Nikkei Average extended its rally, rising 2.6% to 57,954.49. The sop Nikkei 225 Index Etf (03153.HK) surged nearly 2.5%.

According to Hong Kong Stock Exchange data, the sop Nikkei 225 Index Etf (03153.HK) tracks the Nikkei 225 Index — the most representative benchmark of the Japanese stock market. Compiled by Nikkei Inc., the index comprises 225 highly liquid, large-cap stocks with the strongest sector representation.

On the news front, global markets were ignited by significant developments on April 14: Iran proactively called the United States expressing a desire to "reach an agreement." This marked a major breakthrough in U.S.-Iran negotiations, instantly boosting global risk appetite.

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed at the White House on the 13th that Iran called that morning to express its willingness to negotiate. Vice President J.D. Vance stated the same day that talks had "made progress" and that "the ball is in Iran's court," emphasizing that the key lies in whether Iran can demonstrate "sufficient flexibility." According to U.S. media reports, the next round of face-to-face talks may take place in Islamabad on the 16th.

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