Japanese Markets Rally Amid Political Changes and Fed Rate Cut Optimism

TL;DR
Stock markets rose globally as traders anticipate a US interest rate cut following weak jobs data, while political uncertainties in Japan and France influence currency and bond markets. Investors are also eyeing upcoming US inflation data and central bank decisions, with gold reaching new highs and oil prices climbing.
Topics:top-newsfinancial-markets#fed-rate-cut#financial-markets#french-politics#japanese-politics#stocks#us-inflation
- Fed rate cut optimism lifts stocks sentiment, eyes on French and Japanese politics Reuters
- Japan’s new leadership struggle is far from business as usual The Economist
- Japan’s next PM will face a problem that won’t go away with Shigeru Ishiba’s resignation The Guardian
- Volatility Risks Rise in Japan Markets With Ishiba Set to Depart Bloomberg.com
- Japanese stocks jump as Prime Minister Ishiba set to step down CNBC
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