Asian stock markets experienced a broad increase following a historic election victory that boosted investor sentiment. According to Ming Pao, the Nikkei 225 index surged by 5.7% to reach a record high. Meanwhile, U.S. futures continued to rise this morning after gains in the U.S. stock market last week. Hong Kong stocks rebounded, marking the largest increase in over a week, while the national index also reached a one-week high.