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Asian shares are mixed after Wall Street pulls near its all-time high

Asian shares are mixed after U.S. stocks rose to near their records, with benchmarks in Japan and Hong Kong among the gainers

The Independent UK

Japan's Takaichi is winning fans not with politics but with her style and 'work, work, work' mantra

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has won the catchphrase of the year for her pledge to “work, work, work, work and work” for the country

The Independent UK

Bond Vigilantes Ignore $38 Trillion U.S. Debt — And Target Japan Instead

For years, analysts have warned that rising deficits would eventually provoke a bond-market backlash. Yet the revolt, seen as a feature in the 1980s and 1990s, has failed to materialize in any substantial form.

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‘I could’ve paid this’: Woman finds flights for Japan. Then she realizes she made a big mistake. Now she’s out $1,500

A frequent traveler just learned the most brutal lesson of Girl Math. When planning her trip to Japan, she accidentally spent luxury prices on what could’ve been an Airclub bargain. If you thought saving even just $50 was a lot, wait until you hear about this. As a lesson to…

The Mary Sue

Plane makes emergency landing after passenger ‘demands to swap seats to sit with girlfriend’

Multiple cabin crew tried to deal with the unruly passenger during the Spring Airlines flight from Japan

The Independent UK

S&P Futures Tick Higher With U.S. Economic Data in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are trending up +0.16% this morning as traders bet that a new round of U.S. economic data will reinforce expectations for a Federal Reserve rate cut next week.

Barchart

Visionary director Hideo Kojima reveals 10 essential items he can’t live without with GQ Japan

Hideo Kojima's 10 items that ground him as a human being... or elevate him as an auteur.

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Rugby World Cup 2027 draw live: England, Springboks, All Blacks and more find out opponents

The Springboks eye a third successive triumph, with 24 teams finding out their fate for the largest World Cup ever in Australia in 2027

The Independent UK

Martin Shkreli Warns Elizabeth Warren And Zohran Mamdani Policies Would Make US Stock Returns Resemble France, Japan's Dismal Performance

While comparing U.S. equity market returns over the past 35 years with those of France and Japan, investor Martin Shkreli issued a sharp warning regarding the growing influence of progressive lawmakers on the nation’s economy.

Benzinga

Global Bond Turbulence Is Spooking Markets — And It Could Hit Your Mortgage Next

Global bond markets were rattled this week by a sudden jump in Japanese yields, sending U.S. long-term interest rates higher and threatening to push borrowing costs—especially mortgage rates—even further out of reach for millions of Americans.

Benzinga

"It’s going to be brutal, absolutely brutal. I want people to feel the beauty hidden within that brutality." They look incredible, sound like hell and have an unlikely crossover with Shōgun: is the world ready for Japan's Deviloof?

Mixing extreme metal, Visual Kei and a lot of attitude, Deviloof might just be your new favourite band

Metal Hammer

High-speed rail moves millions throughout the world every day – but in the US, high cost and low use make its future bumpy

High-speed rail systems are found all over the globe. Japan’s bullet train began operating in 1964. China will have 31,000 miles (50,000 kilometers) of high-speed track by the end of 2025. The fastest train in Europe goes almost 200 mph (320 kph). Yet high-speed rail remains absent from most of…

The Conversation

Japan: Record-price yellowtail sells for over 22,000 euros at Ishikawa’s first winter auction

A Kirameki-branded winter yellowtail from quake-hit Noto fetched a record-tying 4 million yen at Ishikawa Prefecture’s first auction of the season.

Euronews

The Best Assassin’s Creed Game in Years Just Came to Nintendo Switch 2

Assassin's Creed Shadows has finally released on Nintendo Switch, and the series' strongest entry in years is a great fit for playing on the go.

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Euronews

European bond yields are rising again, but inflation isn't to blame

European bond yields are rising despite stable inflation data as a surge in Japanese yields fuels global market repricing.

Motor1

Lexus Supercar Teased Ahead of Imminent Debut

The news cycle usually slows down near the end of the year, but this will be a December to remember thanks to Toyota. We’ve already learned a new supercar will break cover on Friday morning in Japan, but it turns out there’s more to the story. The GR GT will…

International Business Times UK

Zepbound 30% Price Cut to $299 Still Far Above Cheaper Overseas Options

Eli Lilly slashes Zepbound to £227 ($299) monthly for US cash payers, but just £31 ($41) in India – though £241 ($319) in Japan.

The Guardian - AU

Japan PM’s pledge to ‘work, work, work, work, and work’ wins catchphrase of year

Sanae Takaichi’s not-so-catchy remarks about everyone working like a horse did not go down well in a country notorious for its demanding work culture

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Benzinga

Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, Dogecoin Extend Declines As Liquidations Near $1 Billion

Bitcoin fell below the $85,000 level on Monday as market sentiment weakened amid rising speculation over a potential rate hike in Japan.

Barchart

Stocks Set to Open Lower as Bond Yields Climb, U.S. PCE Inflation Data Awaited

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ25) are down -0.57%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ25) are down -0.68% this morning, pointing to a lower open on Wall Street as Treasury yields climbed following hawkish comments from Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda.

International Business Times UK

'I Posted This Months Ago': Innovator Reacts to Japan's Self-Sizing Sneaker Pod as Net Questions Authenticity

Japan's self-sizing sneaker pod clip raises questions about whether the tech is real, while an innovator highlights his earlier concept post.

The Independent UK

Japan is experiencing most intense period of bear activity on record

Caixin Global

Tech Brief (Dec. 1): Baidu Initiates Largest Layoffs in Years

Meituan swings to quarterly loss, Nexperia China says supplies resume for over 500 clients

Benzinga

Trump Tariffs Lead To Erosion Of Goodwill For America Among Japanese: Poll

Japanese affection for the United States has dropped sharply after President Donald Trump slapped higher tariffs on imports from Japan, a new government poll shows, even though most people still say the relationship is broadly positive.

Homes & Gardens

This Genius Japanese Slide-Out Kitchen Countertop Creates Extra Workspace on Demand – Ideal for Hosting in Tiny Homes

Just in time for Christmas, too

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