Germany Latest: Political Standoff Risks Economic Turmoil
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Dutch Pension Overhaul to Fuel Pivot From Long Bonds in EU
European nations look set to lower the length of their borrowing as an overhaul of the Dutch pension…
Apple stands up for Indians’ privacy (Chinese not so much)
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Big Shift in AI Stock Trade Drives Hunt for New Stars in Asia
The hunt is on for new Asian equity winners from the artificial intelligence trade, as a technological shift…
Ichio Matsuzawa creates “one-of-a-kind” bar out of undulating acrylic glass
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Japan’s Takaichi wins fans with style and ‘work, work, work’ mantra
TOKYO (AP) — The pledge by Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to “work, work, work, work and work”…
Japan state coffers get record amount of assets of deceased in FY2024
Japanese government coffers have received a record 129.1 billion yen from the assets of deceased people without heirs…
Japan’s Central Bank Is Stirring up Fresh Jitters Across Markets
The Bank of Japan raised fears about a repeat of the yen carry trade unwind to start the…
From policy to markets: A look at Sanae Takaichi’s economic gameplan
Japan has attracted considerable market interest over the past few weeks, starting with the historic election of Sanae…
Japan’s Two-Year Yield Hits Highest Since 2008 On Rate-Hike Bets
The swap market is now pricing in about a 62% chance of a rate hike when BOJ delivers…
Panda Xiang Xiang settles in China after return from Japan
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China Factory Activity Slumps for Longest Stretch on Record
China’s factory activity improved but remained in contraction in November, extending its streak of declines to a record…