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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 […]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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