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Japan’s Cabinet greenlights a ¥21.3T stimulus to tame prices and boost growth, but critics warn of rising debt and a weaker yen.
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Japan’s Economy Hits Triple Whammy Under Takaichi Rule
Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan grapples with a triple crisis—rising inflation, mounting debt, and sluggish growth as policy missteps shake markets and wallets.
Takaichi Fallout: Families Suffer as Prices Soar in Japan
As Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks spark a political storm, Japan’s households face soaring prices, historic yen lows, and rising debt. The Takaichi-cost hits dinner tables.
CPI in the Chinese Mainland Edges Up 0.2% in October
October saw a 0.2% year-on-year rise in the Chinese mainland’s CPI, the National Bureau of Statistics reported, indicating a modest uptick in inflation.
U.S. Consumers Foot the Bill for Trump’s New Tariffs
Goldman Sachs analysis reveals U.S. consumers are bearing 55% to 70% of President Trump’s new furniture and lumber tariffs through rising prices.
China’s Core CPI Growth Accelerates to 1% in September
China’s core CPI rose 1.0% in September—its fifth monthly increase—while PPI declines narrowed, pointing to shifting inflation dynamics.
Chinese Mainland CPI Dips 0.3% in September
The Chinese mainland’s consumer price index fell 0.3% in September, signaling cooler inflation, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
U.S. Consumers to Shoulder Over Half of Trump’s Tariffs, Goldman Sachs Says
Goldman Sachs warns U.S. consumers will bear 55% of Trump’s tariffs this year, driving inflation up to 3% by December.
U.S. Consumer Sentiment Drops in September Over Inflation & Job Concerns
U.S. consumer sentiment fell to 55.1 in September amid high inflation and job fears, with 44% feeling price pressures and 65% expecting unemployment to rise. UM survey shows challenges ahead.
How US Tariffs Are Taxing the American Dream
US tariffs from the Trump era are quietly driving up grocery bills and squeezing households across America.