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We Are Witnessing the Bond Market’s Power to Intimidate

Gaping budget deficits, on-again-off-again tariff wars and now, soaring bond yields. No wonder the markets are jumpy, our columnist says.

By Jeff Sommer

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Trump’s Tariffs Lead Japan to Slash Its Economic Growth Forecast

The Bank of Japan predicted growth of just 0.5 percent, cutting its previous forecast in half, and decided against another hike in interest rates.

By River Akira Davis

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Japan’s Economy Recovered In Second Half But Barely Grew in 2024

Though it recovered in the second half of the year, Japan’s economy barely grew in 2024 as a depreciated yen fueled inflation and strained households.

By River Akira Davis and Hisako Ueno

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Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008

After a long period of stagnation, the return of inflation and wage growth is giving the Bank of Japan room to raise interest rates.

By River Akira Davis