economy
Japan, South Korea stocks hit fresh records as markets weigh Iran tensions and ceasefire talks
Asia-Pacific markets rose on Wednesday, with Japan and South Korea's benchmark indices hitting new highs
TL;DR
- Japan's Nikkei 225 and South Korea's Kospi hit new record highs.
- Samsung Electronics shares rose after workers approved a wage agreement, preventing a strike.
- U.S. forces conducted 'self-defense' strikes in Iran, highlighting fragile truce despite ceasefire talks.
- President Trump expressed optimism about talks with Iran but warned of potential offensive action.
- U.S. stock markets, including the S&P 500 and Nasdaq, closed at intraday all-time highs.