Japanese stocks hit a record high as Asian equities extended the week's rally Thursday on heightened optimism the United States and Iran will extend their ceasefire for further talks to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The gains tracked Wall Street, which also saw all-time peaks as investors also cheered by healthy earnings that indicated the US economy remained resilient despite surging oil prices and rising inflation.
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