Japan Raises Interest Rates to Highest Level Since 2008
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Trump: ‘Interest rates are far too high’
President-elect Trump on Tuesday declared interest rates are too high even as he decried still-elevated inflation, setting up renewed tensions with the central bank chair who resisted pressure cut ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
‘Inflation levels seem to be increasing’: Businesses are worried about tariffs and rising prices.
The holiday shopping season gave a boost to service-oriented companies in December, but top executives were wary of potential Trump tariffs and a recent uptick in inflation.MarketWatch - Jan. 7 -
UK long-term borrowing costs hit highest level since 1998
Rising interest costs raise fears about chancellor’s ability to hit revised fiscal rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
O'Leary: Trump US-Canada merger an interesting concept
"Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary said Monday that the concept of the U.S. and Canada merging into one country is "very interesting." “I went to Palm Beach for a couple of days. On Saturday, we ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
First phase of Toyota's experimental Woven City in Japan completed
Yahoo News - Jan. 7 -
US corporate bankruptcies hit 14-year high as interest rates take toll
Consumer companies such as Party City hit by persistent inflation and weak spendingFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
HELOC interest rate pros and cons to know for 2025
A HELOC interest rate comes with some significant pros and cons in today's evolving economic climate.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
30-year Treasury yield ends at highest since November 2023 after report of Trump tariff plans
Yields on U.S. government debt finished mostly higher on Monday as traders focused on a report about President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for applying tariffs.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Firm completes 'really interesting' zoo project
Yahoo News - Jan. 6 -
Firms to raise prices due to tax and wage increases
Consumers could face higher costs in the coming months amid falling confidence among UK businesses.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
Deadly New Year's trend strikes again in Japan
Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their throat.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
UK firms plan price rises as business confidence falls to lowest level since 2022 ‘mini-budget', survey finds
Firms across hospitality, manufacturing, construction and healthcare expressed concerns about how they would cover additional tax costs.CNBC - Jan. 6 -
‘Not at Premier League level’: Fulham’s Silva blasts referee after Ipswich draw
Manager hits out at official after 2-2 draw ‘Really difficult to explain some decisions’ A frustrated Marco Silva, the Fulham manager, described the performance of Darren Bond, the referee, as ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
‘It makes you feel like a kid again’: snowed in at Britain’s highest pub
Drinks flow and friends are made as people hunker down overnight at the Tan Hill Inn in North Yorkshire. “Do you want a shot?” asks Katy Sherrington from Durham, offering up a tiny glass of a pink ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
AlphaTheta DDJ-FLX2 Review: A Great Entry-Level DJ Controller
AlphaTheta’s new cheap option gives you reliable basics without cutting too many corners.Wired - Jan. 5 -
World’s oldest person, Tomiko Itooka, dies in Japan aged 116
Itooka, who died at a care home in Ashiya, enjoyed bananas and had been a keen mountain climber. A Japanese woman who was the world’s oldest living person has died at the age of 116.. Tomiko ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
US housing supply reaches highest total since 2019: Redfin
Per Redfin, active listings have been rising 0.5% month over month and 12.1% year over year on a seasonally adjusted basis.The Hill - Jan. 4 -
Tomiko Itooka of Japan, World’s Oldest Person, Dies at 116
Born in 1908, she raised four children, ran a family textile factory during World War II, and remained an avid hiker into her 80s.The New York Times - Jan. 4 -
Biden blocks Japan's Nippon Steel from buying US Steel
Biden decided to scrap the deal despite concerns that it could damage Washington's relations with Tokyo.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Why Japan is the perfect place to turn 50
A significant birthday feels less so in a country that has become a global pioneer of ageing — for better and for worseFinancial Times - Jan. 4 -
Jeh Johnson concerned terror threat at 'heightened level'
Former Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson says the nation's terror threat is at a “heightened level” following the vehicle attack in New Orleans on New Year’s Day that killed more than a dozen ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
US Steel acquisition by Japan’s Nippon blocked
Domestic steel production is essential to U.S. security, Biden said.ABC News - Jan. 3 -
Stellantis Brands' Production in Italy Falls to Lowest Level Since 1956
Yahoo News - Jan. 3 -
Biden blocks sale of U.S. Steel to Japan's Nippon Steel
President Biden has blocked the acquisition of U.S. Steel by Japanese company Nippon Steel. NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports on how the president came to the decision and the impact it could have.NBC News - Jan. 3 -
Why Biden blocked the U.S. Steel deal with Japan's Nippon Steel
President Biden has blocked a deal between U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel that could impact the relationship with the American ally and have global economic repercussions. CBS News' Nicole ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
USA's Cardoso 'motivated' by transfer interest
Constant transfer speculation is giving Real Betis midfielder Johnny Cardoso extra motivation to play at his best, according to the United States international.ESPN - Jan. 3 -
Loneliness linked to ill health through effect on protein levels, research suggests
Study finds higher levels of certain proteins in people who reported social isolation or loneliness. Loneliness has long been associated with ill health but researchers say they have fresh insights ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Biden Plans to Block Takeover Bid of U.S. Steel by Japan’s Nippon
The president’s announcement of the fate of the iconic Pennsylvania-based company, which became a contentious political issue in an election year, is expected as soon as Friday.The New York Times - Jan. 3 -
What will happen to home equity levels in 2025?
Home equity levels will likely continue to rise in 2025, but at a slower pace than we've previously seen.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Jobless claims fall to lowest level in 8 months to end 2024
The number of people filing new applications for unemployment insurance fell to the lowest level since last April as the job market showed signs of strength within a broader cooling off in ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Wholesale gas price hits highest level in 14 months after Russian supplies stop
Transit agreement with Ukraine expires as storage supply levels in Europe fall at fastest rate since 2021. Business live – latest updates The wholesale price of gas has risen to its highest ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
US unemployment claims fall to the lowest level since March
The number of Americans applying for unemployment checks dropped last week to the lowest level since March, suggesting that most workers enjoy unusual job securityABC News - Jan. 2 -
Real estate trends for 2025: Regional sales, interest rates, more
From home sales ramping up in the South to when mortgage interest rates could come down, NBC’s senior business correspondent Christine Romans shares everything to know before buying a home in 2025.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Activist investors give Japan a wake-up call
A critical mass of shareholder activists are forcing companies to adjustFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
New Orleans raises specter of persistent ISIS threat
The suspect in the attack in New Orleans had an ISIS flag in his truck. The case underscores the threat still posed by ISIS.NBC News - Jan. 2 -
Early cancer diagnosis in England at record level, NHS figures show
Awareness campaigns and new screening approaches are having an impact, says NHS England.BBC News - Jan. 2 -
EU, Japan enter new era of ties with strategic partnership
Yahoo News - Jan. 1 -
Brazil's Amazon saw highest number of fires in 17 years: agency
Yahoo News - Jan. 1 -
Unlawful border crossings hit lowest level of Biden admin in November
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) announced a new low for border level crossings during the month of November ahead of President Biden’s exit from the White House. Statistics released by the ...The Hill - Dec. 31
