Global equity markets rallied following the announcement of a trade deal between the United States and Japan that lowered auto tariffs. Japanese automaker shares surged to a one-year high, while South Korean automakers also saw gains. European stock markets advanced amid optimism that the European Union could soon secure a similar agreement with the US. Key European indices rose, with the Euro Stoxx 50 climbing 1.2%, Germany's DAX increasing by up to 1.09%, France's CAC 40 fluctuating between gains and slight declines, Britain's FTSE 100 rising between 0.33% and 0.9%, and Spain's IBEX up to 1.4%. Futures for Euro Stoxx 50 and DAX also showed gains, reflecting investor confidence. The trade deal optimism helped global stocks reach new record levels despite ongoing challenges from the US trade war impacting sectors such as semiconductors and steel. Investors welcomed the increased certainty provided by these agreements, anticipating further US trade deals following the US-Japan pact.