Japan is deploying subsidies to blunt fuel price increases but remains vulnerable to the long-term economic risks of the war in the Middle East.
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Gas Prices in Japan Hit Record High, Testing Leader’s Cost-of-Living Pledge
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Gas Prices in Japan Hit Record High, Testing Leader’s Cost-of-Living Pledge
The New York Times – Business:Japan is deploying subsidies to blunt fuel price increases but remains vulnerable to the long-term economic risks of the war in the Middle East.
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Countries Scramble to Shore Up Global Oil Supplies as Ships Are Attacked
The New York Times – Business:The United States and Israel launched more strikes against Iran, where crowds mourned military commanders killed in the war. Israel also bombed targets in Lebanon, where the death toll climbed.
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Japan and Germany Say They Will Release Oil
The New York Times – Business:Officials in Tokyo and Berlin said they planned to release oil from their strategic reserves to address disruptions of supplies from the Middle East.
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The Sleepy Market for Japanese Government Bonds Is Now a ‘Battlefield’
The New York Times – Business:Trading of Japanese government bonds, long considered moribund, is roaring back to life as fears of the country’s debt have sent yields surging.
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Trump Hails Japan’s First Batch of U.S. Investments
The New York Times – Business:The deals, totaling $36 billion, were the first step in a $550 billion investment pledge aimed at securing tariff relief and sustaining U.S. relations.
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Diplomatic Feud With China Weighs on Japan’s Economy
The New York Times – Business:A standoff over the security of Taiwan has led to a steep decline in the number of Chinese visitors to Japan, which is heavily dependent on the tourists.
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Record Debt in the World’s Richest Nations Threatens Global Growth
The cost of borrowing is already choking crucial public spending in many developing economies. Now it’s raising broader alarms.
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Tremors in Japan Prompt Treasury to Weigh Currency Intervention
New York Fed inquiries about the cost of exchanging yen for dollars signaled to traders on Friday that the U.S. government might make a large purchase of the Japanese currency.
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How Japanese Scallops Became a Pawn in Diplomatic Tensions With China
Beijing is using a ban on the humble mollusk to punish Japan over its apparent willingness to defend Taiwan.
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Bank of Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level in 30 Years
The Bank of Japan moved to slow inflation as the prime minister is borrowing more to fund an ambitious effort to build up industry and support households.