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Articles Finance

Yen has edge over gold in battle for supremacy

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There are not many financial assets that are priced higher today than before the Lehman shock in September 2008. Two that have done investors proud are the yen and gold bullion.

Articles Politics

The Perils of “Kansianism”

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A leadership change in Japan passes almost unnoticed these days, but the ascension of Naoto Kan to the role of prime minister could have a long-lasting impact on the strategic landscape.