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Asian markets opened the week on a positive note, with Japan’s Nikkei 225 extending its rally to fresh record highs. The interplay between Nikkei and Yen remains crucial. A softer yen improves exporters’ competitiveness, lifting equities. At the same time, robust equity performance can in turn weigh on the currency as investors channel funds into […]

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