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S&P Futures Climb on Fed Rate-Cut Optimism, U.S. PMI Data in Focus

December S&P 500 futures (ESZ23) are trending up +0.32% this morning as market participants remained in a buoyant mood after dovish signals from the Federal Reserve while also looking ahead to the release of U.S. business activity data.

Barchart

Japan expands sanctions over Russia’s war in Ukraine

Tokyo adds 57 Russian new organisations to its trade blacklist in latest measures to punish Moscow.

Al Jazeera

Japan's Nov CPI Forecast: Energy Cost Relief Slows Down

Japan's November CPI forecast hints at a slowing pace, as energy costs start to chill out! A surprising twist on the economic roller-coaster, says Reuters ...

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BOJ to Tighten Monetary Policy in January, Economists Believe

Unveiling the future of finance, over a fifth of economists predict the Bank of Japan will bid farewell to its lenient monetary policies in January. Tune i...

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JPY TO USD and Other Currency Rates - 15 December 2023

Japanese Yen TO USD buying exchange rate is USD 142.22 as per open market rate and JPY TO USD selling exchange rate for 1 Japanese Yen is USD 142.22. Updat...

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Japan's Factory Activity Plummets Amid Lingering Pressures: PMI

Under the relentless pressure of the rolling waves of economic turbulence, Japan's manufacturing industry heroically battles on yet suffers extended PMI de...

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Detained U.S. Navy Officer Returned Home from Japanese Custody

U.S. Navy officer Lt. Ridge Alconis, detained in Japan over an accident, comes home after 500 days. Alconis and family await possible home custody.

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The Reasons Godzilla Minus One’s Postwar Setting Was Important For Its Story, According To The Director

Japanese history plays a powerful part in writer/director Takashi Yamazaki's Godzilla Minus One plot, as it influenced its very specific time period.

Cinemablend

Markets Today: Stocks Rally on Optimism Central Bank Rate Hikes Are Ending

Morning Markets December E-Mini S&P 500 futures (ESZ2 3) are up +0.59%, and Dec Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ2 3) are up +0.48%, both at 23-month highs. Stock index futures this morning are extending Wednesday’s gains after the Fed signaled an end to its tightening campaign. The Fed also pivoted...

Barchart

Japan’s appointment of Eddie Jones is a gamble not worth taking

Jones heads back to the job where he masterminded the greatest upset in rugby history, but his return feels like inviting an arsonist to light the winter fire

The Independent UK

International conclave begins in Mysuru

4-day International Conclave on "Globalizing Indian Thought" begins in Mysuru, with keynote addresses by dignitaries from India & Japan.

The Hindu

BOJ Holds Policy Steady, Hints at Japan's Economic Pivot

Strap in for a suspense-filled ride as Japan's central hub of monetary magic, the BOJ, prepares to hold course steady, maybe even flashing some signs of a ...

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Japan's Political Scandal Potentially Paves Easy Policy Exit Path

Amid a swirling political scandal, Japan's fiscal fate hangs in the balance, potentially paving the way for a smooth transition in economic policies.

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Greta Gerwig caps off a stellar year by being named jury president at Cannes

Eve Jackson takes a look at the week's culture news, from "Barbie" director Greta Gerwig being named head of the Cannes Film Festival jury to exhibitions from one of Europe's most expensive painters, Scottish artist Peter Doig, at Paris's Musée d'Orsay and the most famous contemporary African painter of his…

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The Independent UK

Naval officer jailed in Japan in deadly crash is transferred to US custody, his family says

A Navy officer jailed in Japan over a deadly car crash that killed two Japanese citizens has been transferred into U.S. custody and is being returned to the United States

The Independent UK

Eddie Jones denies talking to Japan about coaching role before World Cup

The former England coach, who failed to get Australia out of their group in France, said he had not interviewed for the Japan job until this month.

AAP

Guilt-free Jones denies early interview in Japan reveal

A guilt-free Eddie Jones says he is comfortable with the circumstances surrounding his controversial move from the Wallabies to coach Japan.

WEKU

These are some Christmas traditions around the world, from fistfights to KFC

Some of these traditions' origin stories and how they are implemented can vary by region or households, but they nonetheless help bring holiday cheer to those who celebrate.

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Audi R8 Continues Its Farewell Tour With A Japan Final Edition

The naturally aspirated V10 plays its music for the last time in the Land of the Rising Sun.

Evening Standard

Next generation fighter jets to be built in Britain under historic deal with Japan and Italy

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps was in Tokyo to sign the joint agreement to progress building a next-generation stealth jet

The Independent UK

Japan, UK and Italy formally establish a joint body to develop a new advanced fighter jet

The defense ministers of Japan, Britain and Italy have signed an agreement to establish a joint organization to develop a new advanced jet fighter, as the countries push to bolster their cooperation in the face of growing threats from China, Russia and North Korea

The Guardian - UK

Japan’s ruling party engulfed by political fundraising scandal

Four ministers resign amid reports that prosecutors were poised to raid offices of dozens of ruling party MPs

Al Jazeera

Ministers quit as Japan’s PM Kishida battles for trust amid fraud scandal

Escalating scandal involving allegations of unreported kickbacks from ruling party fundraising claims key ministers.

The Guardian - AU

‘I’ve never seen anything like this’: Japan says reason behind 1,200 tonnes of fish washing ashore is unknown

The sardines and mackerel were found floating on the surface of the sea near the fishing port of Hakodate in Hokkaido

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October's Machinery Orders Surge Unexpectedly in Japan

In a delightful twist of economic events, Japan's October machinery orders leap upward, dancing bravely against the backdrop of financial uncertainty.

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