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Japan’s JCRA upgrades India’s sovereign rating to A-, cites strong growth, financial stability

Japan Credit Rating Agency (JCR) has upgraded India’s sovereign rating by one notch to A- from BBB+, with a Stable outlook, citing sustained economic growth, stronger financial-sector soundness and policy measures supporting development. India grew 7.7% in real terms in FY2026, while its fiscal deficit narrowed and banking-sector asset quality…

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Global Market: Japanese bond yields rise as BOJ hawkish signals fuel rate-hike bets

Japanese government bonds extended their selloff on Wednesday as hawkish signals from the Bank of Japan strengthened expectations of a near-term rate hike. The five-year JGB yield hit a record 2.295%, while the 10-year yield rose to 3.01%, as investors also weighed rising global yields, higher government borrowing and fiscal…

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Japan halves speed limit to 30km/h on all narrow city streets

Speed limit dropped from 60km/h for around 70% of general roads in the hope of making narrow streets of crowded cities safer

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Uniqlo’s new wool-blend Balmacaan looks like a £1,700 Japanese designer coat from Mr Porter at a fraction of the price

The longline wool-blend overcoat is one of the more interesting additions to Uniqlo’s new-season menswear

Global Market: BOJ’s Ueda signals fresh rate hike discussion at September meeting

The Bank of Japan is set to debate a September rate hike as Governor Kazuo Ueda signals that policymakers will closely assess rising inflation risks, the weak yen and global economic conditions. Markets are increasingly pricing in a rate increase, with Japanese bond yields climbing to multi-decade highs.

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17-year-old Aditi Paudel becomes Japan’s first literacy ambassador among 900 people from 101 countries; reveals how a childhood memory with her grandfather sparked her love of reading

Literacy ambassador Aditi Paudel: Aditi Paudel, a 17-year-old student, has become Japan’s first literacy ambassador. She champions reading and education, drawing on her unique background and personal experiences. Paudel aims to empower young people and promote literacy globally. Her work also addresses declining reading habits and the potential impact of…

The Economic Times

Uday Kotak warns of 'roller coaster' ride in interest rate markets

Japan’s 10-year bond yield crossing 3% and rising US yields are raising concerns over tighter global liquidity, higher inflation and interest rates. Veteran banker Uday Kotak warned that central banks may have to expand their balance sheets, potentially pushing short-term rates higher and making global interest-rate markets more volatile.

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What Indian Hair Oiling Routines Get Right, And the One Step That Causes Breakage

The ritual is older than your grandmother's grandmother, and it mostly worksWeekly oiling has been a fixture of Indian hair care for centuries, and the science behind it holds up. A 2003 study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Science found that coconut oil, the base of most traditional champi…

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Dollar holds firm as Middle East hostilities lift oil

The dollar rose significantly on Wednesday due to climbing oil prices prompted by renewed conflicts in the Middle East, which rattled global markets. In addition, increasing Treasury yields fueled expectations of a potential rate hike by the Federal Reserve. Although recent economic reports underperformed, the market's outlook shifted positively towards…

The Economic Times

Global Market Today: Asian markets tumble as US-Iran fighting lifts oil and bond yields

MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan was down 0.8% in early trading as South Korea's KOSPI ‌dropped 3% on ⁠the ⁠open and Japan's Nikkei 225 sank 2.2%. S&P 500 e-mini futures were flat.

The Economic Times

Global bond selloff deepens as US launches fresh attacks on Iran

Oil prices rose, stocks fell and bond yields spiked after the US launched fresh attacks on Iranian targets. Japan's 10-year bond yield hit 3 percent for the first time since 1996. The deepening global selloff comes amid fears over rising inflation and concern over mounting government debt, which in the…

France 24

Before the infinity nets, there was ‘The Pacific Ocean’ – what origin stories focusing on Yayoi Kusama’s mental illness miss about her art

Stories of Yayoi Kusama’s life often begin after she moved to New York City from Japan in 1958 and found near-overnight success with her abstract infinity net paintings. These evolved into the infinity rooms and polka-dotted pumpkins that became social media phenomena decades later and the focus of her legacy…

The Conversation

Dollar Firms on Rising T-Note Yields and Crude Prices

The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.27% on Tuesday. Soaring T-note yields on Tuesday strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and pushed the dollar higher. Also, Tuesday’s +5% surge in WTI crude oil to a 6-week high raised inflation expectations, which could potentially persuade the Fed to raise interest...

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Japanese proverb of the day: “Even the judgement of hell depends on money” — a reminder that while money may not control everything, it can have a powerful influence on opportunities, decisions and justice

Japanese proverb of the day: A Japanese proverb suggests even hell's judgment depends on money. This saying reflects how wealth influences decisions and opportunities in life. It critiques situations where financial power outweighs fairness and impartiality. The proverb's enduring relevance highlights ongoing debates about economic inequality. Modern usage acknowledges this…

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The Guardian view on the global bond shock: Andy Burnham should take note

Editorial: Japan’s collision with Donald Trump reveals the dilemma facing Britain: economic independence is becoming more necessary – and more tricky to achieve

The Economic Times

In 2003, Kamikatsu made a zero-waste pledge for 2020. 17 years later, residents sorted trash into 45 categories and recycled over 80%, but producers needed to change too

Kamikatsu, a Japanese town, pursued a zero-waste goal starting in 2003. Residents meticulously sort waste into 45 categories at a central site. This system achieved an 81% recycling rate by 2016. However, some materials still required incineration outside the town. The town's waste management evolved over several decades from burning…

Digital Camera World

Without compact cameras, Fujifilm remains behind Nikon, new data ranking Japan’s mirrorless camera makers shows

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Trans Woman Leaving Japanese Restaurant Without Paying Because Staff Made Her Feel “Uncomfortable” Prompts Cultural Debate

A trans customer in New York has sparked a fierce online debate, claiming the chefs made her feel so uncomfortable during a meal that she left without paying.

International Business Times UK

Police Arrest High School Staffer and Two Young Women for Filming Hamster Massacres in Love Hotels

A Japanese high school staffer and two young women face allegations over the deaths of 55 hamsters, with police uncovering videos linked to killings at hotels in Iwate.

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Dollar Supported by Rising T-Note Yields and Falling Stocks

The dollar index (DXY00 ) is up by +0.12% today. Soaring T-note yields today have strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials and are pushing the dollar higher. Also, today’s +2% rally in WTI crude oil to a 6-week high is raising inflation expectations and could potentially persuade the Fed to...

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‘She inspired my proposal’: Readers on Yayoi Kusama

From wedding ceremonies to sunsets with pumpkins, even in urinals, Kusama’s work brought joy, mischief and inspiration to so many

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As US Bond Selloff Accelerates, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says a Stronger Yen is Coming

Japan is the largest international holder of US Treasury bonds, and Bessent weighed in on Tokyo’s monetary policy during the G20 summit.

The Economic Times

Why Japan's 30-year high bond yields should worry Indian stock market investors

Japan’s 30-year high bond yields, hawkish US Federal Reserve policies, and rising crude oil prices are straining global liquidity. These factors exert pressure on Indian equities, challenging investor sentiment despite India’s resilient 7.8% GDP growth.

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Stock Index Futures Slip as Bond Yields Surge, U.S. JOLTS Report in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are down -0.50%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -0.98% this morning as rising oil prices drove bond yields higher, sapping investors’ risk appetite.

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