Asian shares advance, with Japan's benchmark surging after new coalition

Asian markets have surged after Wall Street finished a winning week, overcoming worries over bank lending and the trade war with ChinaA woman with an umbrella passes the New York Stock Exchange, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)BANGKOK -- BANGKOK (AP) — Asian markets surged Monday after Wall Street finished a winning week, overcoming worries over bank lending and the trade war with China. U.S. futures edged higher while oil prices fell. Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 jumped 2.9%, to 48,970.40, se ...