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Japan’s $250bn stimulus plan seeks to encourage more work and spending
Sharp raising of threshold before earnings are taxed is key measure in first major initiative of new Ishiba governmentWorld - Financial Times - 8 hours ago -
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Mixed news on China’s stimulus
And regional banks as a Trump tradeWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
The $250bn in corporate taxes riding on US election
The candidates’ differing tax policies pave two starkly different futures for corporate AmericaWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
The presidential election could put $250bn at stake for US businesses
Also in today’s newsletter, how Arizona’s proof of citizenship law complicates voting in the swing stateWorld - Financial Times - October 31 -
Poorer nations deride COP29 offer of $250bn to tackle climate change
Independent expert group says amount falls short of $390bn a year needed by 2035 to deal with effects of global warmingWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
China Isn't Planning a 'Bazooka' Stimulus---at Least Not This Year
Hopes that China is awaiting the results of the U.S. election to unveil a huge stimulus package are unikely to be fulfilled, though a smaller package is expected soon.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 4 -
China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy
China has announced a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local governments refinance their mountains of debt in the latest push to rev up growth in the world's second largest economyWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Market responds negatively to latest China stimulus moves
Futures on Hong Kong-listed stocks slumped on Friday after the country unveiled its stimulus program.Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
Oil ends down on the day, up for the week on conflicting supply-demand prospects
Oil futures finished lower on Friday, with China’s latest round of stimulus measures failing to lift expectations for energy demand in the face of President-elect Donald Trump’s support for more ...Business - MarketWatch - November 8 -
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Cop29: $250bn climate finance offer from rich world an insult, critics say
Draft text under fire as poor nations wanted more of the money to come directly from developed countries. Cop29 climate summit – live updates Developing countries have reacted angrily to an ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Japan’s unfortunate political limbo
Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to call a snap election backfiredWorld - Financial Times - October 30 -
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Western consumer groups unconvinced by China’s economic stimulus efforts
Falling sales for luxury, beauty and beer companies fuel doubts about Beijing’s attempts to boost confidenceBusiness - Financial Times - October 31 -
China’s lawmakers gather to approve long-awaited fiscal stimulus
Local governments have been weighed down by trillions of dollars of debtWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Trump win and threat of more tariffs raises expectations for more China stimulus
Donald Trump's presidential win has raised the bar for Beijing's fiscal stimulus plans, expected Friday.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
BHP chief sees signs of recovery in China after September stimulus
Mike Henry says ‘green shoots’ in property, where miner’s iron ore and copper fuel constructionWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
China announces $1.4 trillion package over five years to tackle local governments' 'hidden' debt
Authorities in Beijing have ramped up stimulus announcements since late September in an effort to bolster its flagging economy.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
China Moves to Ease Debt Concerns---but Again Holds Off on Stimulus Measures
Investors’ hopes for large-scale support for the economy were dashed after an anticipatory stock-market surge in recent weeks.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 8 -
Hong Kong stocks fall as China’s stimulus package disappoints
Hang Seng index down 1.5% after Beijing unveils $1.4tn plan to restructure local government debt but no consumer supportBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
U.S. oil benchmark settles below $70 a barrel on China stimulus disappointment
Oil futures settled at their lowest in nearly two weeks Monday following disappointing economic data from China, the world’s largest crude importer, and expectations for higher U.S. production once ...Business - MarketWatch - November 11 -
China expectedly keeps benchmark lending rates steady as Beijing assesses stimulus measures
The People's Bank of China said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate at 3.1%, while holding the five-year LPR at 3.6%.Business - CNBC - 4 days ago -
Here's what experts say about the chances of another stimulus check
Some voters are hoping President-elect Donald Trump may send out another stimulus check. Here's what the experts say.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
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FirstFT: Japan plunges into political chaos
Also in today’s newsletter, oil price falls and Franklin Templeton hit by record outflowsWorld - 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 electionWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Japan on cusp of energy storage boom
Demand for residential batteries set to surgeWorld - Financial Times - November 11 -
China gears up for a big week as markets await U.S. elections and stimulus details
The size of China's highly anticipated stimulus plans will likely depend on the outcome of the U.S. presidential election, analysts say.Business - CNBC - November 3
