Sony Group(US:SONY) Hua Er Jie Jian Wen·2025-08-08 06:36Group 1 - The easing of US-Japan trade relations and strong earnings reports from major Japanese tech companies have boosted market sentiment, leading to an increase in Asian stock markets [1][2] - The MSCI Asia-Pacific Index rose by 0.4%, marking its fifth consecutive day of gains, while the Nikkei 225 Index increased by 1.9% and the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) reached a new high above 3000 points [1][2] - Japanese automotive stocks, including Toyota and Honda, saw price increases, and SoftBank's stock surged over 10% due to its return to profitability, reaching a historical high [1][2] Group 2 - The agreement between the US and Japan on tariff issues includes a unified 15% tariff on Japanese goods, which is lower than the previously threatened 25% rate by the Trump administration [1][2] - The S&P 500 futures and Nasdaq 100 futures both rose by over 0.1%, indicating a potential third consecutive day of gains [1] - The US Treasury prices showed slight increases, with the 10-year Treasury yield declining by approximately 1 basis point [2]