Japan’s government ‘alarmed’ by recent forex moves, top officials say
By Makiko Yamazaki TOKYO (Reuters) – Top Japanese finance officials said on Friday the government is “alarmed” by recent foreign...
Tokyo inflation likely accelerated on suspended energy subsidies: Reuters poll
TOKYO (Reuters) – Consumer inflation in Tokyo likely accelerated in December on higher food costs and after the government’s suspension...
How US toymakers are bracing for Trump’s new tariffs with innovative strategies
With the Trump administration promising another wave of tariffs on US imports, American toymakers are bracing for impact. Companies like...
US Fed cuts interest rates by 0.25%, projects fewer reductions in 2025
The Federal Reserve, in a widely anticipated move, lowered its key interest rate by a quarter percentage point on Wednesday,...
Weedmaps co-founders propose to take company private
IRVINE, Calif. – The co-founders of WM Technology, Inc., better known as Weedmaps, have approached the company’s board with a...
US healthcare spending neared $5 trillion in 2023, government report says
By Amina Niasse NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. healthcare spending rose by 7.5% to $4.9 trillion in 2023, driven by increased...
Fed’s hawkish surprise ahead of the holidays puts January pause in spotlight
Investing.com — The Federal Reserve delivered a hawkish present to markets at its December meeting ahead of the holidays as...
Factbox-US defense bill covers troop pay, weapons and transgender kids
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. Senate on Wednesday passed the National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA, which sets policy for...
Canada’s inflation rate falls to 1.9% in November as travel and mortgage costs decline
In an unexpected development, Canada’s annual inflation rate fell to 1.9% in November, indicating a widespread drop in consumer prices...
How Milan’s Via MonteNapoleone became the world’s priciest street
Milan’s Via MonteNapoleone has officially been named the world’s most expensive shopping street, dethroning New York’s Upper Fifth Avenue. According...
