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Japan Raises Rates to 31-Year High to Ward Off War Inflation

Going against Prime Minister Takaichi’s wishes, Japan’s central bank acted amid U.S. pressure, a tanking currency and inflation from energy disruptions.Going against Prime Minister Takaichi’s wishes, Japan’s central bank acted amid U.S. pressure, a tanking currency and inflation from energy disruptions. Bank of Japan, Interest Rates, Inflation (Economics), Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Japan, Banking and […]

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China’s Spending Slowdown Deepens as Households Tighten Their Belts

The unexpected decline in retail sales underscored China’s growing reliance on exports to sustain economic growth as domestic demand continues to falter.The unexpected decline in retail sales underscored China’s growing reliance on exports to sustain economic growth as domestic demand continues to falter. China, Economic Conditions and Trends, Consumer Behavior, Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates), Real

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How Kratom, an Addictive Gas Station Drug, Found Allies in Trump’s Cabinet

With support from Markwayne Mullin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the kratom industry is pursuing a potentially lucrative policy. Mr. Mullin owns equity in a company that could benefit.With support from Markwayne Mullin and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the kratom industry is pursuing a potentially lucrative policy. Mr. Mullin owns equity in a company that

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Will SpaceX Fortunes Trickle Down to This Texas Town?

Elon Musk built a huge complex outside the city of Bastrop, population 14,000. Its residents now wonder what the historic SpaceX initial public offering might mean for them.Elon Musk built a huge complex outside the city of Bastrop, population 14,000. Its residents now wonder what the historic SpaceX initial public offering might mean for them. Initial

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Taking on Neo-Nazis, One Trademark at a Time

In Germany, a campaign called Rights Against the Right is securing trademarks for right-wing symbols and phrases, aiming to cut into a revenue stream that sustains hate groups.In Germany, a campaign called Rights Against the Right is securing trademarks for right-wing symbols and phrases, aiming to cut into a revenue stream that sustains hate groups. Trademarks

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Fox to Acquire Roku, Joining the Battle for the Living Room

The $22 billion deal will bolster Fox Corp.’s efforts to reach consumers on streaming platforms.The $22 billion deal will bolster Fox Corp.’s efforts to reach consumers on streaming platforms. Television, News and News Media, Television Sets and Media Devices, Roku, Fox Broadcasting Co, Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures Read More

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Deal to Reopen Hormuz Kicks Off Long Effort to Ease Energy Crisis

The pace of the recovery will depend on how confident companies are that the deal between the United States and Iran will hold and be extended.The pace of the recovery will depend on how confident companies are that the deal between the United States and Iran will hold and be extended. US and Israeli Attack on

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Shipping Firms, Awaiting Details, Are Cautious of U.S.-Iran Deal

Shipowners welcomed the agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but said they would need more security guarantees before resuming transits.Shipowners welcomed the agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but said they would need more security guarantees before resuming transits. US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Ships and Shipping, Evacuations and Evacuees, International Maritime

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Global Markets Rally on Iran Peace Hopes

A framework agreement could be signed later this week, but details are scarce. Still, investors are cheering the potential breakthrough.A framework agreement could be signed later this week, but details are scarce. Still, investors are cheering the potential breakthrough. internal-storyline-no, International Relations, US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026), Stocks and Bonds, Standard & Poor’s 500-Stock

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What to Know About Planned Social Media Bans in Australia, the U.K. and Beyond

Britain said it would ban social media access for children under 16 starting in 2027, joining several other countries introducing similar measures.Britain said it would ban social media access for children under 16 starting in 2027, joining several other countries introducing similar measures. Social Media, Children and Childhood, Regulation and Deregulation of Industry, Parenting, Australia, Great

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