
Asian and global stock markets rebounded after U.S. President Donald Trump delayed auto tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico for one month. This decision eased trade tensions and raised hopes for further negotiations. Japan's Nikkei 225 index rose to 37,726.02 by midday on March 6, gaining 307.78 points or 0.82%, while the broader Topix index climbed 1.18% to 2,750.27. The tariff delay boosted investor sentiment, particularly in defense and export-related stocks. South Korea's Kospi index rebounded on March 5, closing at 2,558.13, up 1.16%, as investors responded to the tariff delay and sought bargain opportunities. The Kospi opened higher on March 6 at 2,577.13. Wall Street rallied on March 5, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average rising 1.3% to 43,006.59 and the S&P 500 gaining 1.1% to 5,842.63. Automaker stocks like Ford and General Motors surged over 5%, driven by relief over the tariff delay.