06 Oct 2025 | 5 Mins Read

Asian shares reach record high in Japan amid gold surge

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Asian stocks surged, led by Japan's Nikkei 225 index gaining over 4%, as investors bet on looser monetary policy and AI investment. Japan's next prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, was positioned to become the country's first female prime minister, raising growth expectations but increasing bond supply concerns. Gold rose to a record high, and Bitcoin hovered near its peak.