Nikkei Sets Record 59,708 as Asia Slides

Asian equities fell, with Japan's Nikkei 225 rising 0.5% to a record 59,708.21 points while other indices slipped.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the Iran ceasefire, tempering market optimism amid lingering geopolitical risks.
Japan's March exports jumped 11.7% YoY and imports rose 10.9%, both surpassing forecasts, indicating strong domestic demand.
Fed nominee Kevin Warsh testified, stressing central‑bank independence and no commitment to cut rates, keeping monetary‑policy expectations unchanged.