Bank of Japan enters holding pattern again

BoJ’s Ueda acknowledged risks of stagflation from Hormuz crisis
Critical test awaits Takaichi in Washington

Takaichi in Washington for high-stakes summit with Trump
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Takaichi’s budget blitz moves to the upper house

House of Representatives passed the Takaichi government’s budget
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GSSI executive brief on Iran’s new Supreme Leader’s first speech, with local interpretation.
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Numbers versus norms

LDP still pushing to pass the FY2026 budget in the lower house by 13 March
John Thomas | US Politics: Q&A

JT responses. Ken Griffin’s chances in politics