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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Yen slumps and Nikkei hits record after Sanae Takaichi wins Japan's ruling party election; gold nears $4,000 as rally continues business live

The spot price of bullion has jumped by over 1% today to $3,944 per ounce, as it closes in on the $4000/oz mark. This means the gold price has jumped by 50% since the start of January, on track for its best annual gains since the Iranian Revolution. Gold has been driven higher this year by several factors, including rising concerns that government debts are unsustainable.
Business
World news
fromFortune
3 days ago

Surprise in Japan's leadership race is set to roil financial markets as the yen tumbles against the dollar | Fortune

Sanae Takaichi's LDP victory raises expectations of looser fiscal and monetary policy, weakening the yen and pressuring global bond and Treasury yields.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

UK borrowing costs hit 27-year high adding to pressure on Reeves

UK 30-year gilt yields hit 5.698%, the highest since 1998, raising borrowing costs and increasing pressure for tax measures in the upcoming Budget.
US politics
fromFortune
2 months ago

If Trump fires the Fed's Powell 'both the currency and the bond market can collapse,' according to Deutsche Bank

Market reaction to Trump's removal of Jerome Powell could collapse currency and bond markets, with a significant loss of central bank independence expected.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Euro's climb vs. dollar signals trouble for EU exporters DW 07/03/2025

The US dollar has weakened significantly in 2025 due to economic shifts and aggressive tariffs.
Europe news
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

The Dollar's Weakness Creates an Opportunity for the Euro. Can It Last?

Uncertainty over U.S. trade policies creates opportunities for European assets.
Investor interest in euro-denominated assets is rising due to U.S. market volatility.
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