Japan’s stock market experienced a notable surge on Friday, driven by a rally in U.S. equities and positive economic data. The Nikkei 225 Index soared by over 3%, positioning itself for its strongest weekly performance in four years. The broader Topix Index also posted gains, rising by more than 2%. The uptick in Japan’s stock indices followed a buoyant performance on Wall Street, where major indexes recorded significant increases. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by 1.39%, the S&P 500 advanced by 1.61%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.34%, marking its sixth consecutive gain. This rall…