Japan, South Korea stocks hit record high as investors shrug off stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations
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Asia-Pacific markets were mostly higher Monday as investors looked past renewed diplomatic setbacks between the U.S. and Iran, even as escalating tensions in the Middle East kept oil prices elevated. Japan's Nikkei 225 added 0.53% to hit a record high, while South Korea's Kospi jumped 1% to also notch a record level. In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 slid 0.54%. Sentiment held up despite U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday scrapping plans to send U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to
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