Real Vision: Finance & Investing Japan’s Landslide Sparks Rally as Gold and Crypto Move
Feb 9, 2026
Markets surge as Japan’s election result sends the Nikkei and yen higher. Precious metals rally amid renewed geopolitical tensions. Traders brace for key U.S. labor and inflation data that could sway Fed expectations. Bitcoin swings after a weekend spike and ETF flows begin to stabilize.
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Week Preview From Palvatar
- Raoul Pal's AI avatar, Palvatar, greets listeners and previews the week's content and interviews.
- He notes Raoul's fireside chat with David Matin and a market thoughts note available for free.
Japan Vote Sparks Market Rally
- Japan's landslide election win spurred a near 4% Nikkei rally and stronger yen as markets priced in fiscal expansion.
- Political stability can quickly shift regional investor sentiment and lift equity markets.
Yen Strength Reflects Fiscal Expectations
- The yen strengthened as investors anticipated tax cuts and increased government spending after the election.
- Currency moves can reflect expectations of fiscal policy shifts before details emerge.