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World shares follow Wall Street higher, while the Japanese yen hits a 39-year low against the dollar
World markets rose following Wall Street gains, with European and Asian indices like the DAX and Nikkei 225 showing increases. The Japanese yen hit a 40-year low against the U.S. dollar, driven by interest rate differentials and speculation about potential Japanese government intervention.
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