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Interestingly, while sales of luxury gold items plummet, sales of gold bars and coins have surged by 27%, representing a shift where households now appear to favor gold as a safer store of value over purely decorative purchases. This trend signals growing pessimism about the economic outlook.
A Diplomatic Shift Regarding Japan's Nuclear Controversy
In a surprising diplomatic pivot, China has softened its stance on Japan's discharge of treated water from the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant. Prioritizing scientific evaluation over political discord, this move signifies an attempt to thaw bilateral relations that have been tense for several years.