The Nikkei 225 Index gained 0.25% to close at 39,270, while the broader Topix Index added 0.31% to reach 2,776 on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session as the yen halted its recent rally, easing pressure on domestic equities. On Monday, data revealed that Japan's economy grew by 0.7% quarter-on-quarter in the fourth quarter, up from 0.4% growth in the previous quarter and exceeding expectations of 0.3%. On an annualized basis, Japan's GDP expanded by 2.8% in Q4, in line with forecasts and accelerating from a 1.7% increase in Q3. However, investor sentiment remained cautious after US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on car imports starting on April 2. Notable performances were seen from index heavyweights, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (+2.7%), IHI Corp (+6.3%), Kawasaki Heavy Industries (+4.7%), Advantest (+3.2%), and Tokyo Electron (+1.4%).

Source: Trading Economi