Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 strikes at the Shimane Prefecture in Japan, according to NIED
The magnitude 6.3 earthquake in Japan's Shimane Prefecture could impact regional markets, particularly in energy and insurance sectors.
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Earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.3 strikes at the Shimane Prefecture in Japan, according to NIED
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Depending on the quake's severity and damage, we might see safe-haven flows into yen or gold, alongside potential volatility in Japanese equities due to reconstruction concerns.
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