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Is Japan’s economic recovery on shaky ground?

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) recently cut its economic assessment for most of Japan’s nine regions. This decision comes amidst conflicting signals: signs of rising wages but weak consumption data. While the BOJ acknowledges a general uptick in economic activity,…

Why shipping containers can fuel inflation?

As the sun rises over bustling ports, stacks of shipping containers stand tall, their metal surfaces gleaming in the morning light. These unassuming giants are the promoters of our global economy, silently shuttling goods across oceans, highways, and railways. From…