Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index has jump 2% on he better news from Akazawa on tariffs

Akazawa with the positive vibes (I hope he got it in writing this time!):

• Japanese trade envoy Akazawa reckons he's made progress in US trade talks (gets a refund!)

The Nikkei has responded with a jump higher. JPY is slipiing, its around 147.30 or so, also helping the Nikkei along.