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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Elaine Kurtenbach

Trump’s charm offensive in Asia sends Nikkei 225 to record heights

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

Shares were mostly higher Wednesday in Asia as Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index surged more than 2% to another record.

U.S. futures were mixed and oil prices were little changed.

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