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Japan’s Wage Deal Timeline May Shape BOJ View on Next Rate Hike

World - Yahoo News - October 17

Japan's central bank to remain undeterred on rate hikes despite LDP's electoral shock, analysts say

Roughly 86% of economists polled by Reuters expect the central bank to leave its rates unchanged when it announces its decision Thursday.

Business - CNBC - October 28

The World Series Was Big in Japan. The TV Ratings Prove It.

Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ superstar, drove massive interest for the World Series in Japan, where more than 15 million people watched each of the first two games.

World - The New York Times - October 31

Car-Insurance Rate Hikes Were Easing. Then Came the Hurricanes.

Storms could push up insurance costs for vehicle owners in hurricane-prone areas.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 19

Yen resumes decline on doubts over Japan interest rate rises

Currency sinks below ¥150 against US dollar for first time since August surge

World - Financial Times - October 19

Bad Polls for Japan’s Ruling Coalition May Cloud BOJ Rate Path

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Bank of Japan holds rates but signals normalisation still on track

Political uncertainty following election upset raises risks of abrupt policy shifts, warn analysts

World - Financial Times - October 31

Russian central bank hikes interest rate to record-high 21%, to fight inflation fueled by military spending

World - ABC News - October 25

Hiking in South Korea's Seoraksan National Park

World - Yahoo News - October 14

Reeves signals hike in National Insurance for firms

The chancellor was speaking at the government's International Investment Summit, where deals worth £63bn were hailed.

What it's like to hike the Astungkara Way in Bali

World - Yahoo News - October 21

Hunt warns that Reeves will ‘trash’ economy with business tax hikes

Shadow chancellor says he rejected Treasury advice to raise employers’ national insurance payments

World - Financial Times - October 22

Chancellor set to hike employers' National Insurance to raise £20bn

Rachel Reeves is also expected to lower the threshold for when employers start paying the tax, in next week's Budget.

Treasury must compensate Scotland for tax hike - Robison

The Scottish finance secretary has warned a rise in National Insurance could cost the government £500m.

GPs demand protection from Budget tax hike

GPs are warning that a rise to National Insurance from next April could force them to cut staff.

Reeves 'not immune' to criticism over NI hike

The chancellor defends the rise in employer contributions telling BBC public finances had to be strengthened.

'Conversation' will take place on tax hike compensation - Sarwar

The Scottish Labour leader says discussions will involve the chief secretary to the Treasury and the Scottish government

Oil Jumps as OPEC+ Further Delays Output Hike

Oil prices rose after OPEC and its allies pushed back a planned production increase by a month, signaling caution amid growing concerns about weaker global demand and lower prices.

World - The Wall Street Journal - 4 days ago

Japan’s unfortunate political limbo

Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to call a snap election backfired

World - Financial Times - October 30

Japan Launches Wooden Satellite

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Archer Aviation Brings Electric Air Taxis to Japan in Deal with Japan Airlines

World - Yahoo News - 22 hours ago

Campaigning begins for Japan's parliamentary election

Official campaigning has begun for Japan's Oct. 27 parliamentary election

World - ABC News - October 15

FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos

Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflows

World - Financial Times - October 28

Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party Is Faltering

The Liberal Democrats, long the guiding force for Japan, are in disarray just when their country needs them the most.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Japan is having a moment but will it survive Trump?

Some believe the country’s economy could benefit from the result of the US election

World - Financial Times - 17 hours ago

Woman donates kidney to a stranger she met hiking on a Utah trail

When Krissy Miller met Pastor Shiller Joseph on a Utah hiking trail, they say it was the answer to both of their prayers. Shiller was sick and needed a new kidney. Krissy had been hoping to save a ...

Ryder Cup risks fan backlash after hiking ticket prices to $750

The PGA of America is facing accusations of pricing out genuine golf fans after hiking up the cost of tickets to next year’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black to a staggering $750 (£574) per day.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 14

Eskom’s 36% Price Hike Call Blamed on South African Politics

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Trump vows to impose tariffs as experts warn of price hikes and angry allies

In often-combative conversation with Bloomberg editor in Chicago, Trump says ‘tariff’ is his favorite word. Donald Trump doubled down on his promise to levy tariffs on all imports in a bid to ...

World - The Guardian - October 15