# Circuit Breaker

Market Euphoria Erupts in Asia as Middle East Ceasefire Hopes Trigger Circuit Breakers

Major Asian indices surged on Wednesday following news of a tripartite ceasefire between the U.S., Iran, and Israel. The Nikkei 225 jumped over 4% and South Korean futures triggered a circuit breaker, signaling a massive return of investor risk appetite and relief over cooling geopolitical tensions.