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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Elaine Kurtenbach

Asian markets are mixed and Japan's shares slip after election leaves Ishiba's future in doubt

Japan Financial Markets - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Asian shares were mixed on Tuesday after U.S. stock indexes inched to more records at the start of a week of profit updates from big U.S. companies.

Japan’s benchmark surged and then fell back as it reopened from a holiday Monday following the ruling coalition's loss of its upper house majority in Sunday's election.

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