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Asian shares advance while Japan’s benchmark surges on new coalition
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Japan’s stocks jump as new coalition government raises hopes for stimulus; Asian markets rally on improved sentiment.
Asian equities rose sharply on Monday, led by a 2.9% jump in Japan's Nikkei 225 to 48,970 after the ruling party formed a coalition enabling Sanae Takaichi to become Japan’s first female prime minister. Markets expect her to push pro-growth and market-friendly policies. The rally was also supported by easing U.S.–China trade tensions and improved global sentiment.