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.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: InCred Money’s CEO Vijay Kuppa explores the role of bonds, gold, and debt funds in modern portfolios
For conservative investors, or those nearing retirement, a higher bond allocation—around 50-60%—might be necessary to preserve capital. Younger investors or those with a higher risk