Japan (NIKK) and South Korea (KOSPI) Stocks Hit Record Highs

Japan's Nikkei 225 briefly reached an all-time high of 60,013.98 before closing down 0.31%. South Korea's Kospi index hit a record low of 6,538.72, rising 1.58%. The strong corporate earnings and the U.S. ceasefire extension with Iran contributed to the bullish sentiment in these markets. Additionally, Japan's economy experienced a 1.7% growth in Q1 2023, surpassing expectations, while Samsung Electronics shares reached an intraday high of 227,000. The overall market dynamics show potential resilience despite geopolitical tensions.

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