TOKYO -- Japanese stocks rebounded strongly on Thursday, with the benchmark stock index logging its second-largest single-day rise in history after the U.S. paused most of its new tariffs, bringing relief to investors and encouraging risk-taking.
The Nikkei Stock Average closed up 2,894.97 points, more than 9%. Its biggest-ever rise in points was recorded in August when the index jumped 3,217.04 points. The broader Tokyo Stock Price Index (Topix) surged 8%.
