Nikkei Average hits record high led by sustained rise in tech stocks

South Korean stocks pulled off a new record high over the 8,000-point level Tuesday driven by optimism for a possible U.S.-Iran peace agreement that would open the Strait of…

Asian shares are mostly higher and oil prices have fallen after the U.S. stock market rose to records.

Asian markets saw gains as oil prices fell following a tentative US-Iran ceasefire extension. This development eased concerns about energy flow disruptions. Optimism surrounding…

Japan's Nikkei share average surged to a record high, driven by optimism for a Middle East peace deal and strong AI stock performance following Dell Technologies' positive…