Global markets today, Feb. 12 -- Japan's Nikkei extended its post-election rally on Thursday, February 12, surged to new record high of 58,000 for the first time. The gains were driven by renewed confidence in domestic political stability and the ruling government's economic policies. Meanwhile, the Topix index rose 0.68%.

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