Asian stocks ended mixed as traders weighed political crises in France and South Korea. The Shanghai Composite inched up, while Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell. Japanese stocks rose for a fourth day, with the Nikkei up 0.3%. Seoul stocks extended losses, with the Kospi sliding 0.9%. Australian markets advanced, led by gold miners and tech companies. U.S. stocks reached new record highs, with the Nasdaq climbing 1.3%. Positive comments from Fed Chair Jerome Powell and weak private sector data boosted optimism about interest rates. (Source: RTTNews)

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