💨 Abstract

On June 3, 2025, in Asia, shares advanced following a drift towards records in U.S. stocks, while U.S. futures edged lower. South Korea's Kospi surged 2.4% after the election of Lee Jae-myung, who aims to boost economic growth amidst a fragile economic landscape complicated by previous political turmoil and tariffs. Tokyo's Nikkei 225 rose 1%, driven by gains in technology and pharmaceuticals.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff