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

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The gold prices is hitting fresh record highs, again, today, in its strongest year since 1979.

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.

source: The Guardian - 06.10.2025

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