Japan’s Nikkei 225 hit a new record, lifted by optimism over possible government spending and tax cuts under the country’s soon-to-be first female prime minister.The Nikkei was trading up 0.3% to 48,098, following a nearly 5% surge on Monday after the ruling Liberal Democrats chose Sanae Takaichi as their new leader. Investors are hopeful that Takaichi, who admires the late Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, will introduce policies that support markets and stimulate Japan’s economy.Other markets in Asia were mixed. ...