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Nikkei Hits Record High as Asian Markets Mixed on Iran Ceasefire Extension
Trump extends US ceasefire with Iran amid uncertainty over nuclear talks; Bank of Japan policy meeting looms
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- Japan's Nikkei 225 closed at a record high 59,585.86, up 0.4%, as Asian markets mixed amid Middle East uncertainty after Trump extended the US ceasefire with Iran.
- The US will maintain its blockade of Iranian ports while Tehran considers a proposal.
- Negotiators from Iran called US talks a 'waste of time' and said they wouldn't attend.
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Japan's Nikkei 225 closed at a record high 59,585.86, up 0.4%, as Asian markets mixed amid Middle East uncertainty after Trump extended the US ceasefire with Iran. The US will maintain its blockade of Iranian ports while Tehran considers a proposal. Negotiators from Iran called US talks a 'waste of time' and said they wouldn't attend. SoftBank shares rose 10% on Arm CEO news, while HCL Technologies dropped nearly 9% after missing earnings expectations.
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