Global Markets Today: Nikkei 225 and Kospi Trade Higher on Japan’s PM Resignation and China Trade Data

Global Markets Today: Asian markets showed positive movements on Monday following the resignation of Japan’s Prime Minister and the release of important economic data in the region. The Nikkei 225 in Japan rose by 0.95% after Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba stepped down over the weekend. South Korea’s Kospi also experienced an increase of 0.15%, while the smaller Kosdaq index climbed by 0.47%. This shift in leadership in Japan and the subsequent market responses indicate a period of potential change and opportunity for investors in the region.