Asian markets saw gains, fueled by optimism over potential US-Japan auto tariff reductions. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index climbed 0.3%, with Japan's Topix Index up 1%. Toyota surged 2.2% ahead of its earnings report. Oil prices rebounded after a four-day decline, while the dollar weakened slightly. US and European equity futures also showed positive movement.

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