<h1>Tariff Pause Sparks Global Market Rally with 9% Japanese Index Jump, Signaling Economic Optimism</h1> Global financial markets experienced significant gains following the US president's decision to pause most tariffs. Asian and European stock markets surged, with Japan's benchmark jumping over 9%. The market reaction stemmed from relief over potential trade tensions easing, though China remained excluded from the tariff reprieve. Investors transitioned from fear to optimism, with major stock indices recording substantial increases across multiple international exchanges.