Global Markets Today, Sept. 9 -- Asian markets were largely higher on Tuesday, following Wall Street's rally driven by gains in technology stocks.

Japan's Nikkei 225 surged 0.9 per cent to a record high crossing 44,000, marking its second consecutive day of gains following the resignation announcement of Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Sunday. The Topix climbed 0.52 per cent.

South Korea's Kospi advanced 0.35 per cent, while the Kosdaq inched up 0.19 per cent. Meanwhile, Australia's S&P/ASX 200 slipped 0.29 per cent.

Futures for Hong Kong's Hang Seng index were at 25,643, slightly above its previous close of 25,633.91.

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