Asian markets today, April 1 -- Asian markets rebounded sharply on Wednesday, April 1, after Donald Trump's remarks fueled optimism that the US-Iran war may end soon. President Trump said on Tuesday that U.S. military forces will leave Iran in two to three weeks, stating that his goal of eliminating the country's nuclear threat has been achieved.

South Korea's Kospi jumped nearly 5% in early trade, while the small-cap Kosdaq advanced 4.13%. The rally was supported by robust export data, with March shipments surging 48.3% year-on-year.

Japan's Nikkei 225 climbed 3.51%, while the broader Topix gained 3.17%.

Australia's S&P/ASX 200 rose 1.76%, buoyed by strength in education-related stocks. Meanwhile, Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index futures w...