In Japan, the LDP which has ruled for most of the post-war years and junior coalition partner Komeito won 215 lower-house seats at Sunday’s election, public broadcaster NHK reported. This falls well short of the 233 needed for a majority and the yen was squeezed since investors figured any government that emerges is likely to make a dovish shift in economic policies.
Gold poised for sixth week of gains on safe-haven demand
Gold prices rise, marking six weeks of gains, due to increasing U.S.-China trade tensions. Spot gold reaches a record high, while experts cite uncertainty around
February 8, 2025