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Japan’s government bonds set for crunch week of domestic and US pressure
Japan’s bond market is bracing for one of its most volatile weeks this year as a mix of political trouble, central bank signals, and U.S. drama come crashing in at the same time. According to Reuters, ...
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⚔️ 1,000km reach unlocked — Japan deploys missiles capable of hitting China
Japan is getting ready to deploy long-range anti-ship missiles in Kumamoto Prefecture this fiscal year. This major defense step comes as China continues to increase its military activities near the ...
Japan says US trade deal eases tariff uncertainties, but risks remain
Japan said on Tuesday the trade agreement it struck with the U.S. cleared uncertainties on U.S. trade policies but continued ...
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Japan To Fund $550B Investment Vehicle Benefiting U.S. Industrial
Trump may get a $550B investment vehicle similar to a sovereign wealth fund with an investment from the Japanese government.
Trump’s Quest for His Own Sovereign Fund Gets $550 Billion Boost From Japan
As part of a trade deal reached this week, Japan agreed to invest $550 billion in projects across strategic U.S. industries, ...
Japan’s minority government faces a tough test in the upper house election
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba faces a tough test in an upper house election this month as his minority government struggles after its major defeat in last year’s snap election.
Japan concerned that U.S. could tie trade agreement to defense spending
The Japanese government is concerned that the Japan-U.S. security arrangement might be used as leverage in negotiations to get Japan to buy more U.S.-made defense equipment.
Japan’s Inflation Surge Is Now A Political Crisis
On any list of central bankers dying to get off this crazy thing called 2025, Japan’s Kazuo Ueda deserves a spot at the very ...
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Japan’s government bonds: this time it won’t end well
F OR YEARS Japan was a reassuring example for governments. Even as its net public debt peaked at 162% of GDP in 2020, it suffered no budget crisis. Instead it enjoyed rock-bottom interest rates, ...
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Japanese governor seeks flight plan transparency after Osprey’s precautionary landing
Gov. Takuya Tasso is calling for greater transparency from the U.S. military following the precautionary landing of an Air ...
Ukraine's prime minister cancels trip to Japan over political turmoil
Japanese government sources say Ukraine's prime minister has cancelled her trip to Japan next month, during which she planned to attend a Ukrainian event at the World Expo in Osaka. She reportedly ...