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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Yuri Kageyama

Asian shares surge as markets regain momentum after recent volatility

South Korea Financial Markets - (Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Asian shares surged on Tuesday, led by a 5% jump in South Korea’s benchmark and a 3% rally in Tokyo's Nikkei 225 index as investors bought tech-related shares.

Markets are awaiting earnings reports from major companies to gauge the impact of various trends including U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and possible curbs on rare earths exports from China.

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