Japan shares head for record rally, dollar extends gains

Japanese shares rose for a 13th session on Tuesday, equalling a record rally, thanks to the weak yen, while Greece's creditors held impromptu talks aimed at resolving the country's months-long debt reform crisis. Another upbeat economic indicator out of the United States added to expectations the Federal Reserve will begin raising interest rates soon, which in turn helped the dollar to 12-year highs against the yen. "The ISM figures offer support to Federal Reserve Chair Yellen�