MARKET OVERVIEW - The Nikkei 225 Index in Tokyo is up by 0.6%.

Japanese stocks gained value in early trading as fears over U.S. tariffs eased for now. The Nikkei 225 Index rose by 0.60%, reaching 38,006.29 points. Electronics and video game shares are leading the charge, with Mitsubishi Electric up by 3.7% and Konami Group increasing by 4.0%. Nintendo saw a 5.7% rise amid growing hopes for the Switch 2, as the company is set to unveil new details about the console next week.

Investors are closely monitoring developments regarding Japanese monetary policy as well as trade issues with the U.S. This cautious optimism in the market reflects a broader sentiment that could influence future trading strategies and investment decisions.