TOKYO -- The price of gold in Japan rose to its highest level ever on Monday, driven by what analysts say is a combination of geopolitical risk and worries over a weakening yen.
Savers worried over steady loss of purchasing power, analysts say

Gold bars for sale at a dealer in Tokyo's Ginza district. (Photo by Kosuke Imamura)
TOKYO -- The price of gold in Japan rose to its highest level ever on Monday, driven by what analysts say is a combination of geopolitical risk and worries over a weakening yen.