Asian markets have started the week on an upbeat note.
Japan’s Nikkei 225 index jumped above 40,000 points for the first time on Monday, extending a historic rally that analysts say may have much further to run.
The milestone comes just days after the stock market index set a record closing high of 39,098.68, eclipsing its previous 1989 peak.
The Nikkei index, which ended up 0.5% at 40,109.23 on Monday, has been on a tear for more than year, driven by a combination of strong corporate earnings, a weaker yen
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