Main key point for Yen jump and gold shine
- Yen rallies, Japanese stocks drop as coalition cracks
- Red hot rally in world stocks has paused this week
- Gold at $4,000 an ounce mark, silver above $50
- China expands restrictions on sales of rare earths
Breathless bulls took a break on Friday as record-setting stocks and gold prices dipped and the dollar headed for its best week in over a year after a run of falls for the yen and euro.
A day after a historic ceasefire between Israel and hamas, the political developments were still coming thick and fast – and continuing to move markets.

Why Gold Shines Brightly
- Gold reflects light efficiently, giving it a warm glow that can seem to intensify as it catches and reflects surrounding light[scientific understanding].
- Unlike many metals, gold does not oxidize or corrode, so it maintains its shine without dulling or rusting scientific understanding.
- Polishing gold surfaces enhances its reflective qualities, making it appears even more radiant. Yen climbs gold shines!
- Symbolically, gold’s shine often represent wealth, luxury, and timeless beauty, adding to its perceived brilliance.