Japanese yen weakens to fresh 38 year lows; top currency diplomat replaced
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A financial markets ‘mystery’: The Japanese yen’s slide is upending a once-reliable relationship
The yen weakens as the spread between Japanese bonds and U.S. Treasurys moves in Japan’s favor. -
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Japanese man sentenced to 17.5 years in prison, 20 strokes of the cane in Singapore
A Japanese hairstylist has been sentenced to 17.5 years in prison and 20 strokes of the cane in Singapore this week for what the judge described as a “brutal and cruel” sexual assault and rape of a drunk student five years ago -
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Britain's new top diplomat in Poland discusses closer ties with Europe and support for Ukraine
Britain’s new Foreign Secretary David Lammy has held talks with his Polish counterpart as part of his first international trip seeking to tighten U.K. relations with the European Union and stress support for Ukraine in its war against RussiaUkraine -
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2-year Treasury yield ends at almost three-week low after ISM data offers signs of waning U.S. growth
Treasury yields finished lower on Wednesday for a second straight session after the Institute for Supply Management’s index of services businesses produced its lowest reading since the height of the pandemic in May 2020. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Some top players in Hollywood's reliably Democratic donor class are looking to replace Biden as the party's candidate, and other moneyed benefactors are divided about the president's capacities and prospects.
Some top players in Hollywood’s reliably Democratic donor class are looking to replace Biden as the party’s candidate, and other moneyed benefactors are divided about the president’s capacities and prospects.Joe Biden -
The New York Times - Top stories
How the Yen’s Slide Is Undermining Japan’s Defense Buildup
Japan is struggling to fund plans that would significantly bolster its military readiness amid rising regional threats.Japan -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Dollar Could Fall if Rate Cut Bets Rise
The dollar looks set to fall heading into next year as recent softer U.S. economic data could bolster market expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, MUFG Bank said. -
BBC News - Top stories
SNP loses 'damaging' 38 seats so far as final result delayed
The first minister says his party has "soul searching" to do after a series of losses to Labour. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Japan's $1.5 Trillion Pension Whale to Trigger Waves in Stocks, Currencies
Many analysts say Tokyo is getting ready to redirect some of its stash of dollars back into yen assets—a decision that could ripple through global financial markets.Japan -
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In an Olympic tuneup, Ukraine's top high jumper breaks the 37-year-old world record
Yaroslava Mahuchikh of Ukraine has set a world record in the women’s high jump at a Diamond League track and field meeting in ParisUkraine -
The Hill - Politics
There is no grand plan to replace Biden
The establishment media spent the entirety of the Trump administration telling us what the president was really like behind the scenes. But during the Biden administration, they haven’t seemed remotely interested in what the president is like ...Joe Biden -
The Wall Street Journal - World
The WSJ Dollar Index Falls 0.2% to 100.25
The WSJ Dollar Index was down 0.2% to 100.25 — down for two consecutive trading days. -
Financial Times - World
Who will replace Sunak as Tory leader?
Candidates from both wings of the party jostle for position after electoral defeatUnited Kingdom -
The Guardian - World
Air pollution can decrease odds of live birth after IVF by 38%, study finds
Research suggests impact of pollution begins before conception by disrupting the development of the egg. Air pollution exposure can significantly decrease the chance of a live birth after IVF treatment, according to research that deepens concern ... -
The New York Times - World
Israel’s Repeated Evacuation Orders Take Toll on Already Weakened Gazans
The latest order, which the United Nations estimated affects about 250,000 people, was the largest since October, the U.N. said.Israel -
The Hill - Politics
Supreme Court’s weakening of public corruption safeguards sparks alarm
Ethics and legal experts warn that the Supreme Court has struck a serious blow to prosecutors’ ability to crack down on the abuse of power and public corruption. And that’s ringing alarm bells when Donald Trump, who was convicted in May by a ... -
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How France's Macron went from a successful political newcomer to a weakened leader
French President Emmanuel Macron’s expected political failure in decisive parliamentary elections Sunday may paralyze the country, weaken him abroad and overshadow his legacy -
ABC News - World
A third Japanese climber has died on a mountain in Pakistan in less than a month
A Japanese climber has died while descending one of the highest mountains in northern Pakistan, the third death of a Japanese on the mountain in less than a month -
The New York Times - Top stories
Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran’s New President, Raises Hope for a Diplomatic Opening
Masoud Pezeshkian, a reformist, wants warmer relations with the West, with the goal of ending sanctions. But his powers are strictly limited. -
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The Wall Street Journal - World
Hurricane Beryl Shouldn't Pose Threat to Specialty Insurers' Full-Year Targets
Potential Hurricane Beryl losses shouldn’t threaten European specialty insurers’ and reinsurers’ full-year targets, though it is still too soon to tell, RBC Capital Markets said. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
Australian Businesses Dipping Into Savings, but Arrears Still Low
Australian businesses are dipping into savings to cover running costs and repay debts amid higher-for-longer rates, but arrears remain low for now, the head of business banking at the country’s largest lender said. -
The Hill - Politics
RNC committee affirms challenge to replace Missouri delegates
The Missouri Republican Party must replace 54 national convention delegates and alternate delegates, a Republican National Convention (RNC) committee recently ruled, citing "alarming irregularities" in the state's convention process in May. The ... -
BBC News - Top stories
'Something needs to happen' - Democratic voters on replacing Biden
We asked Democratic voters if they thought Joe Biden should be replaced and by whom.Joe Biden -
Financial Times - World
Democratic donors push Whitmer and Newsom as Biden replacements
Michigan and Californian governors gain favour as US president enters make-or-break period to save candidacyJoe Biden -
BBC News - Top stories
Who could replace Rishi Sunak as party leader?
The Conservatives will need to choose a new leader when the former PM stands down. -
The Wall Street Journal - World
S&P 500, Nasdaq Hit Fresh Records in Holiday-Shortened Session
Tesla shares notch their longest winning streak in almost a year; Paramount Global stock jumps thanks to deal news. -
The New York Times - Business
What June Jobs Report Could Mean for Interest Rates
As unemployment ticks up and wage growth cools, Federal Reserve officials are watching for signs that the job market is about to crack. -
Financial Times - World
The new French left must unite behind a fresh vision
Whatever happens on Sunday, a credible, broad-based alternative to the RN is crucialFrance -
Financial Times - World
South Africa’s Eskom expects fresh loss as it keeps lights on
State-owned utility manages 100 days without power cuts -
The Guardian - World
Big brains and glittering careers: five fresh Labour MPs to watch
Labour’s new brood includes an economist whose family fled from Liberia, Westminster insiders and a former soldier. A former adviser to Alistair Darling during his time as chancellor, he has since become one of the most respected surveyors of the ... -
BBC News - Top stories
Senior Hamas official killed as Israel orders fresh evacuation
Ehab al-Ghussein had been appointed to manage the affairs of the Hamas government in Gaza City and northern Gaza.Israel -
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Businesses show biggest contraction since pandemic, ISM finds. The economy may be weakening.
Service-oriented companies such as hotels, banks and retailers that dominate the economy contracted in June for the second time in three months in another sign growth in the U.S. is slowing. -
NBC News - Politics
Liberal justices raise alarm about Supreme Court's weakening of federal agency power
Liberal Justice Sonia Sotomayor appeared visibly perturbed as she complained last week about a Supreme Court ruling that curbed the powers of the Securities and Exchange Commission. -
NBC News - Top stories
Beryl weakens to a tropical storm after hitting Mexico but could become a hurricane again as it heads to Texas
Tropical Storm Beryl moved out of the Yucatán Peninsula and into the Gulf of Mexico Friday night, where it is forecast to take a path toward Mexico and southern Texas and regain hurricane strength along the way, forecasters said. -