Japanese Stocks Hit Record High

Japanese stocks closed at an all-time high on Wednesday. The yen and bonds continued to decline. Markets expect early elections that could lead to expanded financial stimulus.

Japanese stocks closed at an all-time high on Wednesday, while the yen and bonds continued to decline, amid market expectations of early elections that could pave the way for expanded financial stimulus.

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