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November 14, 2024

Bank of Japan rate-hike odds rebound on US-China tariff progress
TOKYO — The recent agreement by the U.S. and China to slash tariffs has revived speculation about the Bank of Japan raising interest rates past 0.5% for the first time in three decades, though caution remains given the uncertain tariff outlook for Japan. Since ending its negative-rate policy last year, Japan’s central bank has lifted its…
Japan pushes China to allow more investment in foreign markets
TOKYO — The Japanese Finance Ministry is pressing the Chinese government to ease capital controls, Nikkei learned Tuesday, in the hope that investors’ appetite for Japanese securities will bring in capital from mainland China. With China’s real estate sector slumping and the economy stagnating, attractive investment targets have dwindled. That means funds from China’s trade…
England expect to have Jos Buttler back from IPL in time for West Indies series
England expect to have Jos Buttler and his fellow Indian Premier League players available for their ODI series against the West Indies, standing firm in a clash with the closing stages of the tournament. The revised schedule of the world’s richest T20 league, initially paused due to mounting hostilities with Pakistan, puts it on a…
Microsoft to cut thousands of jobs
Microsoft on Tuesday said that it’s laying off 3% of employees across all levels, teams and geographies. “We continue to implement organizational changes necess to best position the company for success in a dynamic marketplace,” a Microsoft spokesperson said in a statement to CNBC. The company reported better-than-expected results, with $25.8 billion in quarterly net income, and…
FDA moves to take prescription fluoride drops and tablets for kids off the market
The Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday announced it will begin the process of pulling prescription fluoride drops and tablets for children off the market. The supplements are usually given to kids at high risk for cavities. The federal government and some state legislatures are increasingly drawing attention to what they claim are the risks…
Pakistan’s Punjab eyes multibillion-dollar high-speed rail project
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan’s provincial government of Punjab recently unveiled plans to build a multibillion-dollar high-speed railway linking the capital region to Lahore, the country’s second-largest city. Although officials are touting the ambitious infrastructure development, experts consider the proposal unrealistic, citing financial constraints and a lack of interest from major foreign partners such as China.
Honda to reduce 59% profit due to US tariffs
Honda to reduce 59% profit due to US tariffs Honda Motor Co. has predicted that its operating profit will drop by 59% this financial year. The company expects to earn 500 billion yen (around $3.38 billion) by March 31, 2026, compared to 1.21 trillion yen in the previous year. This big decline is mainly due…
Japan cement makers ramp up US push on Trump tariff tailwind
TOKYO — Japanese cement companies are expanding their footprint in the U.S., seeking to tap the surge in housing demand there as well as an expected construction boom ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. “We’ll aim for mergers and acquisitions if the opportunity arises,” Taiheiyo Cement President Yoshifumi Taura has said. “We…
FDA and RFK Jr. aim to remove fluoride supplements used to protect kids’ teeth
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails U.S. health regulators announced plans Tuesday to phase out fluoride-containing supplements sometimes used to strengthen children’s teeth, opening a new…