<h1>Asian Markets Rally as US Stocks Near Records Amid China Trade Deal Announcement</h1> Asian shares gained following US stocks approaching record highs, with Tokyo's Nikkei surging 1.6% and US futures rising. The President announced a trade deal with China, though details remain undisclosed. Markets showed mixed performance across Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Seoul. US economic data revealed stronger-than-expected durable goods orders and fewer unemployment claims, despite first-quarter GDP contraction attributed to import surge ahead of tariffs. Technology stocks led gains, with major companies posting significant increases. Treasury yields declined amid speculation about Federal Reserve leadership changes. Oil prices and the dollar strengthened in early trading.