Gold surged above $3,930 to a new record, supported by rate-cut bets, safe-haven flows, and Japan’s dovish policy outlook, though short-term consolidation remains possible.

Bitcoin gained 0.6%, trading near $123,800, showing stability despite global market uncertainty.

The yen weakened over 1% to around 150 per dollar after pro-stimulus leader Sanae Takaichi won Japan’s ruling party race, signaling a continuation of expansionary policy.

WTI crude rose above $61.7 per barrel as OPEC+ approved a smaller November output increase of 137,000 barrels per day.

The Nasdaq 100 closed at 25,000, down 0.43%, extending a four-week decline but remaining up 25% year-on-year.

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