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Tokyo drift

Japan’s ruling party secures its biggest majority ever, powering a rally in Tokyo shares while bonds and the yen stay steady. Wall Street looks to extend Friday’s explosive gains. And attention shifts to Wednesday’s employment numbers as debates rage over AI’s long‑term impact on jobs.

Today’s recommended read: **As global metals fever spreads, markets buckle under the heat, Andy Home**

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