Asian shares advance, with Japan's benchmark surging after ruling party forms new coalition
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian markets surged Monday after Wall Street finished a winning week, overcoming worries over bank lending and the trade war with China. U.S. futures edged higher while oil prices fell. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 2.9%, to 48,970.40, s
(Financial Post, 2025-10-20T03:49:24Z)