Global shares have mostly declined, as in Asia Japan’s benchmark took a tumble after the yen surged against the U.S. dollar. The U.S. dollar extended its decline against the yen in Monday trading after officials in both the U.S. and Japan indicated they were prepared to intervene to keep the yen from falling further. Shares fell in France and Britain, while gaining slightly in Germany in early trading. In Asia, benchmarks finished lower in Tokyo, Seoul and Shanghai. Trading was closed in Sydney. Gold gained 2% to nearly $5,100 an ounce. Oil prices rose. U.S. futures were little changed.
