Asian Markets Climb as Japan’s Nikkei 225 Reaches Record High Despite U.S.-Iran Tensions

Asian-Pacific markets traded higher on Wednesday, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 reaching a new all-time high. Investors appeared to look beyond uncertainty surrounding U.S.-Iran negotiations aimed at easing tensions in the Middle East. Meanwhile, concerns remain after Marco Rubio stated that Iran has mined large portions of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy supplies.