Asian stock markets saw substantial gains on Monday following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of a tariff halt for some consumer electronics. The action pushed investor morale in the region higher.
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		Nikkei 225: Japan's benchmark index opened 1.82% higher, having seen past gains of as much as 9% following comparable tariff halts.
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		Hang Seng Index: Hong Kong's market climbed by more than 2%, driven by positive sentiment in the tech industry.
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		Kospi Index: South Korea's Kospi rose 1.29%, as the relief on electronics tariffs helped.
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		Asian Tech Stocks: An index of Asian technology shares gained 1.5%, as Sony and Samsung made significant gains.
	Market Sentiment: Investors are still hesitant despite temporary exemptions, as uncertainty in trade policy persists.
	 
	The tariff hiatus gives markets a fleeting relief, albeit Trump has specified that certain tariffs will still be applied in the future. The news comes on the back of Asian markets struggling to recover from recent volatility prompted by rising tensions over trade between the U.S. and China.
	 
	Source: CNBC, MoneyControl, Financial Express, Reuters, and CNBC TV18.