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Why Japan’s Sudden Shift on Bond Purchases Dealt a Global Jolt

The world has relied on ultralow interest rates in Japan. What will happen if they rise?

By Ben Dooley

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention China Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Italy Japan Travel and Vacations Travel Warnings United States

China Covid: U.S. Testing Rule Meets a Collective Shrug

The U.S. travel rule drew a muted response in a country grappling with outbreaks and where mass, regular Covid testing was up until recently a daily reality for many millions of people.

By Mike Ives Amy Chang Chien Claire Fu and Tiffany May

Bank of Japan Currency Government Bonds Inflation (Economics) Japan Kuroda, Haruhiko

Bank of Japan Surprises Markets With Policy Tweak

The central bank widened the yield on 10-year bonds and increased its monthly asset purchases in hopes of reviving a stagnant domestic bond trade.

By Ben Dooley

Computers and the Internet Conspiracy Theories Freedom of Speech and Expression Fringe Groups and Movements Japan Mass Shootings Nishimura, Hiroyuki (1976- ) QAnon Right-Wing Extremism and Alt-Right United States

In the U.S., His Site Has Been Linked to Massacres. In Japan, He’s a Star.

Hiroyuki Nishimura has become a famous voice for disenchanted young Japanese. What he talks much less about is his ownership of the notorious website 4chan.

By Ben Dooley