Japanese equity markets experienced a significant rebound on Wednesday, breaking a four-session losing streak. The Nikkei 225 index surged 5.2%, closing at 53,740, while the broader Topix index rose 5% to 3,671. This surge in investor confidence was largely driven by comments from former U.S. President Donald Trump, who suggested that military operations in Iran could be halted within two to three weeks. Despite these optimistic signals, tensions remain as Iranian official Abbas Araghchi rejected calls for a ceasefire, demanding a complete end to the conflict with guarantees and compensation. On the domestic front, the Bank of Japan's quarterly Tankan survey revealed that business sentiment among large manufacturers improved in the three months leading to March, indicating that geopolitical risks have not yet severely affected corporate confidence. The rally was broad-based, with technology stocks, particularly those involved in chips and artificial intelligence, leading the gains. Notable performers included Advantest, which jumped 10.7%, SoftBank Group rising 5.9%, and Tokyo Electron gaining 5.5%.