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Trump Administration Achieves Dramatic Progress in Trade Policy, Says Finance Secretary | Reuters

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Trump Administration Achieves Dramatic Progress in Trade Policy, Says Finance Secretary | Reuters

Trump Governance Shifts Focus to Tariffs, Reducing Income tax Dependence In‌ a bold move to reshape U.S. economic policy, the Trump ‌administration is shifting its focus from income tax to ⁣overseas revenue streams, notably tariffs. This strategic pivot was highlighted by Peter Navarro, the administration’s top trade⁢ advisor, during a recent Politico event.​ Navarro emphasized … Read more

Apple Expresses Concern Over First Porn App on iPhone | Reuters

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Apple Expresses Concern Over First Porn App on iPhone | Reuters

Apple ⁤Faces Backlash in the ⁣EU Over Digital Policy Changes in a ‍significant shift, Apple‌ has come under fire in the European Union (EU) following the introduction⁢ of new digital policies⁤ that⁣ have shaken consumer trust. The tech ​giant, ​once seen as⁤ a ‌”gatekeeper” of the app ecosystem, is now grappling with the‍ fallout from‌ … Read more

Himino Bank Deputy Governor Outlines Policy Adjustments for Economic and Price Stability | Reuters

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Himino Bank Deputy Governor Outlines Policy Adjustments for Economic and Price Stability | Reuters

Bank of Japan Signals Gradual Shift ​to a “World‍ with⁤ Interest Rates” In a pivotal lecture ‍at the Hitotsubashi University Policy Forum on January 30,Bank of japan (BOJ)⁤ deputy governor Ryozo Himino outlined the central bank’s vision for transitioning to a “world with interest rates.” This marks a significant shift from Japan’s long-standing ultra-loose monetary … Read more

Minutes. Bank of Japan December Meeting Minutes Reveal Split on Interest Rate Hikes Amid US Trends

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Minutes. Bank of Japan December Meeting Minutes Reveal Split on Interest Rate Hikes Amid US Trends

nThe Bank of Japan (BOJ) recently held a⁣ pivotal monetary policy ⁣decision meeting in December, where discussions on ⁢interest⁢ rate hikes and​ the stability of the Japanese economy‌ took center⁢ stage. While two committee members expressed support‌ for early rate increases, the majority opted‍ to maintain the current policy rate of 0.25%, citing uncertainties​ in … Read more

Spring Campaign Promises Stronger Results and Annual Wage Hikes of 5% or More, Says Yoshino Union Chairman | Reuters

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Spring Campaign Promises Stronger Results and Annual Wage Hikes of 5% or More, Says Yoshino Union Chairman | Reuters

Japan’s 2025 Spring Labor Union: Rengo Aims for ⁤Higher Wage Hikes Amid Economic ‍Challenges In a recent​ interview⁢ with ⁢ Reuters, Rengo ⁣Chairman ​Tomoko Yoshino emphasized the need for Japan ‌to‍ achieve “better results than last year” in the 2025 spring labor union negotiations. This annual event,known as shunto,marks ⁢a critical moment‌ for labor-management discussions,with … Read more

European Car Sales to Rise 0.9% in 2024, Driven by Double-Digit Hybrid Vehicle Growth | Reuters

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European Car Sales to Rise 0.9% in 2024, Driven by Double-Digit Hybrid Vehicle Growth | Reuters

New‍ Car sales in Europe Show Modest Growth ⁢in 2024, Hybrid⁤ Vehicles Lead the Charge⁢ Table of Contents New‍ Car sales in Europe Show Modest Growth ⁢in 2024, Hybrid⁤ Vehicles Lead the Charge⁢ December Sales Surge and⁤ Hybrid Dominance manufacturer Performance: Volkswagen ​and⁣ Renault Lead the Pack Key Takeaways from⁢ the 2024 ‌European Car Market … Read more

Japan’s Current Account Surplus Hits 3.3 Trillion Yen in November, Reaches Three-Month High Amid Trade Recovery

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Japan’s Current Account Surplus Hits 3.3 Trillion Yen in November, Reaches Three-Month High Amid Trade Recovery

Japan’s Current Account Surplus Hits Three-Month High Amid Trade ⁤and Income Gains Tokyo, ​January‌ 14, 2024 — Japan’s current account balance surged ‍to a three-month​ high in November, reaching a surplus of 3.3525 trillion⁤ yen,according to the ​latest balance of payments report released by the Ministry of Finance. ​This marks a significant turnaround from earlier … Read more

Will Trump’s Tariff Pledges Keep These Five Markets on Edge? | Reuters

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Will Trump’s Tariff Pledges Keep These Five Markets on Edge? | Reuters

Global Markets Brace for Impact as Trump Announces Tariff Hikes ahead ‍of Inauguration markets worldwide are reeling as President Trump’s promise to impose sweeping tariffs ahead of his January 20 inauguration ​sends shockwaves through economies ‍from China to ⁣Europe, Canada, and mexico. The proposed measures ​include a staggering 60%‍ tariff on Chinese products, a flat … Read more

China’s Passenger Car Exports to Slow Sharply in 2024, EV Growth Hits Zero, Says Industry Group

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China’s Passenger Car Exports to Slow Sharply in 2024, EV Growth Hits Zero, Says Industry Group

China’s EV Exports Face a Slowdown Amid Global Challenges In a surprising turn⁢ of events, China’s electric⁤ vehicle (EV) exports are expected to ⁢hit a standstill this year, with growth ⁢projected to remain at⁣ “zero growth,” according to Cui Dongshu, secretary General ⁢of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA).This announcement comes despite China’s dominance in … Read more

Long-Term U.S. Bond Yields Surge as Next Administration Eyes Bond Issuance Policy Overhaul

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Long-Term U.S. Bond Yields Surge as Next Administration Eyes Bond Issuance Policy Overhaul

U.S.Treasury yields Surge as Trump ⁢Victory Sparks Policy Shifts and Market Uncertainty ‌ On‌ January 8, 2025, the U.S. ⁢Treasury market witnessed a significant shift ‍as yields on long-term bonds surged faster than those on short-term bonds,‍ reaching multi-month ​highs. ⁣This divergence​ in yield movements reflects growing ⁢market anticipation of policy changes under‍ the incoming⁢ … Read more