TOKYO, June 24 (Reuters) - Japan's Nikkei share average
rose more than 1% in early trade on Tuesday after U.S. President
Donald Trump said Iran and Israel agreed to a ceasefire,
boosting risk appetite.
As of 0017 GMT, the Nikkei added 1.4% to 38,898.68,
while the broader Topix rose 1.18% to 2,793.66.
Trump said a "complete and total" ceasefire between Israel
and Iran will go into force with a view to ending the 12-day
conflict between the two nations, moments after both sides
threatened new attacks.
Meanwhile, Japan's technology stocks led the gains on the
Nikkei, with chip-making equipment maker Tokyo Electron ( TOELF )
climbing 3.7% to boost the index the most.
Chip-testing equipment maker Advantest ( ADTTF ) rose 0.26%
and technology investor SoftBank Group advanced 3%.
Energy stocks fell as U.S. crude futures tumbled,
with Inpex ( IPXHF ) falling 5% to be the worst percentage loser
on the Nikkei. Oil refiner Idemitsu Kosan ( IDKOF ) slipped
0.49%.