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Asian shares mixed as Fed's Powell rethinks rate cuts, yields jump: Asian shares were mixed on Wednesday as the world's most powerful central banker had a change ...
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Asian shares mixed as Fed's Powell rethinks rate cuts, yields jump
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U.S. 7th Fleet officer Arrested on Suspicion of Stealing Sushi, Sashimi, Chicken at Kanagawa Shopping Mall; Suspect Caught Mid-Meal
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U.S. 7th Fleet officer Arrested on Suspicion of Stealing Sushi, Sashimi ...
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Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla: PALO ALTO, California -- Artificial intelligence innovations are diverse, and related business ...
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Japan and India to be next AI hotspots: Vinod Khosla
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50,000-seat stadium, hotel to be built on former Tsukiji market site in central Tokyo - The Mainichi
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50,000-seat stadium, hotel to be built on former Tsukiji market site in ...
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Mie: Participants Endure Cold, Heat to Purify Themselves; Location Said to Be Where Iga Ninjas Trained
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Mie: Participants Endure Cold, Heat to Purify Themselves; Location Said to ...
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Cash: Germans' assets at record value - Daily money is also popular: The Germans have more money in their pockets again. The reason for this is higher interest ...
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Cash: Germans' assets at record value - Daily money is also popular
Quick Glance: Record: Germans Hold 7716 Billion Euros in Wealth
  • German private individuals hold a net wealth of 7716 billion euros.

  • Stocks and investment funds saw significant gains in the last quarter.

  • Cash and bank deposits remain the largest component of wealth.

  • Household net wealth increases by 244 billion euros to 5560 billion euros.
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Mortgage rates top 7 percent for first time in 2024: Mortgage rates topped 7 percent for the first time this year, according to data released Friday by Freddie ...
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Mortgage rates top 7 percent for first time in 2024
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Escalating Middle East tensions a fresh jolt to world markets: Reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil that possibly drags the Middle East into a deeper ...
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Escalating Middle East tensions a fresh jolt to world markets
Quick Glance: Escalating Middle East Tensions Shake World Markets
  • Reports of an Israeli attack on Iranian soil potentially dragging the Middle East into a deeper conflict have rattled world markets with geopolitical risks.

  • Stocks fell, oil briefly rose over $3 per barrel, and safe-haven government bonds rallied.

  • The heightened tensions bring fresh uncertainty and fuel concerns that high oil prices and potential supply disruptions will keep inflation high.

  • Energy stocks benefit from higher oil prices, while demand for safe-havens like US or German bonds rises amid renewed inflation risks from rising oil.
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Financial assets of private households at a record high: Overall, people in Germany have more financial assets than ever before. However ...
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Financial assets of private households at a record high
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Easy Japanese news in translation: Carp streamers in production at Mie Prefecture shrine - The Mainichi
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Easy Japanese news in translation: Carp streamers in production at Mie ...
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Average mortgage holder spending record $2,800 on monthly payments: The median monthly mortgage payment jumped 11% in the past year due to surging interest rates ...
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Average mortgage holder spending record $2,800 on monthly payments
Quick Glance: Mortgage Rates Surge Above 7% in 2024, Posing Major Dilemma for Homebuyers
  • US mortgage rates have surged above 7%, increasing costs for homebuyers.

  • The rise in mortgage rates impacts monthly costs, limiting purchasing power.

  • Uncertainty surrounding rate trends poses a decision dilemma for potential homebuyers.

  • Experts anticipate a moderate easing of mortgage rates later in the year.
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5 worries keeping Biden, Democrats up at night: President Biden’s campaign is feeling good about where it is in its battle for reelection ...
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5 worries keeping Biden, Democrats up at night
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Fukushima Pref.'s 1st public night school opens with new study chances for young and old - The Mainichi
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Fukushima Pref.'s 1st public night school opens with new study chances for ...
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Few in new poll say Biden law has helped fight climate change: Very few Americans believe the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law by President Biden ...
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Few in new poll say Biden law has helped fight climate change
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US envoy to UN becomes first in post to visit Nagasaki - The Mainichi: TOKYO (Kyodo) -- U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield on Friday ...
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US envoy to UN becomes first in post to visit Nagasaki - The Mainichi
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In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map app: The suit is the first in Japan — and possibly the world — to target a platform ...
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In a first, Japan doctors sue Google over negative reviews on firm's map ...
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Iran-Israel tensions: Can Iran's economy handle a war?: Iran is suffering from inflation, currency depreciation and the impact of international sanctions ...
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Iran-Israel tensions: Can Iran's economy handle a war?
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Should you wait for interest rate cuts to buy a house?: Once interest rates fall, property prices would likely go up, but buyers could borrow more money ...
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Should you wait for interest rate cuts to buy a house?
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Stock market today: Stocks slide for the 5th straight session: The S&P 500 hit its worst losing streak since last October as investors recalibrate amid forecasts ...
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Stock market today: Stocks slide for the 5th straight session
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Riester pension disappoints: many only receive measly returns: Disappointing Riester pension: New figures from the Federal Ministry of Finance reveal low payout ...
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Riester pension disappoints: many only receive measly returns
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The truth comes out: US is paying dearly for outperformance : The United States is floating on a giant pumped-up air mattress of excess federal spending and no ...
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The truth comes out: US is paying dearly for outperformance 
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Ainu loses legal battle over right to catch salmon in Hokkaido - The Mainichi: SAPPORO (Kyodo) -- A Japanese court on Thursday rejected a demand by a group of ...
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Ainu loses legal battle over right to catch salmon in Hokkaido - The ...
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Domestic strawberry producers of 'Warring States' eye new breeds: Strawberries make for a colorful display at supermarkets and produce shops during the ...
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Domestic strawberry producers of 'Warring States' eye new breeds
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Trump Media tells shareholders how to block their DJT stock being loaned to short sellers
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Trump Media tells shareholders how to block their DJT stock being loaned ...
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How much money do you need to retire? Most Americans calculate $1.8 million, survey says.
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How much money do you need to retire? Most Americans calculate $1 ...
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Instant view: Oil, Japan's yen up on reports Israeli missiles hit Iran: Oil and gold prices rose and Japan's yen rallied on Friday on reports Israeli missiles ...
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Instant view: Oil, Japan's yen up on reports Israeli missiles hit Iran
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Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino Visits Earthquake-Hit Ishikawa Pref. Town; Encourages Farmers Affected by Disaster
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Japan’s Crown Prince Akishino Visits Earthquake-Hit Ishikawa Pref ...
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Heineken Ireland is latest to hike price of pint from June: Heineken Ireland has announced that the price of its draught products will increase from June 4.
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Heineken Ireland is latest to hike price of pint from June
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Why is the economy so strong? New hires are spending more and upgrading their lifestyles
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Why is the economy so strong? New hires are spending more and upgrading ...
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Editorial: Broader relief for Niigata Minamata disease patients urgently needed - The Mainichi
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Editorial: Broader relief for Niigata Minamata disease patients urgently ...
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U.S. envoy to U.N. uses Japan visit to bolster U.N. Security Council: “The Security Council of 70 years ago does not reflect the realities of today ...
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U.S. envoy to U.N. uses Japan visit to bolster U.N. Security Council
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Court orders compensation to 26 unrecognized Minamata victims: A Japanese district court on Thursday ordered a chemical maker to pay 4 million yen each to 26 ...
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Court orders compensation to 26 unrecognized Minamata victims
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Greek tourism minister to visit Japan in September: Tourism Minister Olga Kefalogianni received the new ambassador of Japan, Koichi Ito, on Thursday.
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Greek tourism minister to visit Japan in September
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Japan launches fifth round of Fukushima treated water discharge: The operator of Japan's Fukushima nuclear power plant (NPP), Tokyo Electric Power Company ...
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Japan launches fifth round of Fukushima treated water discharge
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3,850 working mums in S'gor receive RM1,000 'MamaKerja’ incentive: SHAH ALAM: A total of 3,850 eligible working mothers in the state have received the ...
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3,850 working mums in S'gor receive RM1,000 'MamaKerja’ incentive
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Charting the future of the US alliance network: The recent US-Japan alliance bilateral summit between President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Kishida Fumio not ...
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Charting the future of the US alliance network
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Scientist wants all B.C. sea turtle sightings reported: There has only ever been three confirmed sightings of loggerhead sea turtles in B.C.
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Scientist wants all B.C. sea turtle sightings reported
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A White House dinner, a slot at Coachella — Yoasobi is having a great week: J-pop's Ikura and Ayase say they had to cut their hair and learn English for a string ...
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A White House dinner, a slot at Coachella — Yoasobi is having a great week
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Japanese students losing interest in civil service: Public-private job search timing affects student behavior, especially in new graduate hiring.
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Japanese students losing interest in civil service
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If the Reserve Bank were a football coach, it would have been sacked eons ago: The bank’s job is to hold inflation between 2 and 3 per cent. Since mid-2014 ...
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If the Reserve Bank were a football coach, it would have been sacked eons ...
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US-Japan-Philippines trilateral gives Manila a fighting chance: In an unprecedented move with big regional implications, US President Joe Biden hosted a ...
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US-Japan-Philippines trilateral gives Manila a fighting chance
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Osaka says 'no excuses' after defeat on clay return: The former world No. 1 was making her first appearance on clay since the 2022 French Open.
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Osaka says 'no excuses' after defeat on clay return
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to keep prices down as Calif. fast food industry, prices slammed by minimum wage hike
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Billionaire In-N-Out heiress Lynsi Snyder claims she went 'toe-to-toe' to ...
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A record three million foreigners visited in March: More than three million foreigners visited Japan in March, a record for a single month ...
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A record three million foreigners visited in March
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Eight reported injured after Japan quake: TOKYO (AFP): Eight people were reported injured Thursday (April 18) after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck off ...
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Eight reported injured after Japan quake
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Is it the right time to buy gold or wait as prices continue to soar: Is it the right time to buy gold as prices spiral?
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Is it the right time to buy gold or wait as prices continue to soar
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Business defaults soar as Australian house prices outpace the globe: Australian house prices are out-performing most of the world, even after inflation ...
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Business defaults soar as Australian house prices outpace the globe
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OpenAI explores collaboration with Japan's semiconductor industry: TOKYO -- OpenAI, known for its ChatGPT generative artificial intelligence platform ...
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OpenAI explores collaboration with Japan's semiconductor industry
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How California fast food restaurants raised menu prices in response to $20 minimum wage
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How California fast food restaurants raised menu prices in response to $20 ...
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U.S. ambassador to Japan says boosting arms industry ties is key to a stronger security alliance | The Asahi Shimbun: Breaking News, Japan News and Analysis
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U.S. ambassador to Japan says boosting arms industry ties is key to a ...
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Why Sapporo’s bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics failed: Part of the city's downfall in trying to secure the Games was, ironically, snow.
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Why Sapporo’s bid for the 2030 Winter Olympics and Paralympics failed
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Ringgit opens higher despite greenback strength: KUALA LUMPUR: The ringgit opened higher against the US dollar today although the greenback’s appeal as a ...
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Ringgit opens higher despite greenback strength
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Nihon University student falls to death, autopsy finds cannabis in system - The Mainichi
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Nihon University student falls to death, autopsy finds cannabis in system ...
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Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan: The group sees potential benefits in tapping Japan’s strong industrial and technological capacity.
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Benefits and risks: AUKUS looks to take gamble on Japan
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Osaka court rejects inmates' claim that same-day notice of execution violates Constitution - The Mainichi
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Osaka court rejects inmates' claim that same-day notice of execution ...
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Is It Time To Buy Gold Stocks And ETFs As Gold Futures Hit A High? Here's What Charts Show
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Is It Time To Buy Gold Stocks And ETFs As Gold Futures Hit A High? ...
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Honda to launch next-generation EVs in China by 2027: Japan's Honda Motor plans to launch six next-generation electric vehicle (EV) models branded Ye in China by ...
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Honda to launch next-generation EVs in China by 2027