Japan's ruling party, LDP (Liberal Democratic Party), has lost its majority in the country's upper house. This development may have implications for the government's policies and decision-making processes. Meanwhile, China is considering measures to boost domestic consumption, a move that could potentially impact global trade dynamics. Source: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2024-10-27/japan-s-ldp-loses-majority-china-eyes-consumption-boost-more