FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 7 - Caught on Camera

Japan PM Presses Trump On Tariffs Ahead Of New Talks

Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said Friday that he had again pressed US President Donald Trump on tariffs, in a phone call ahead of fresh talks on easing the levies.

International Business Times · May 23, 2025

Trump’s new approach to foreign diplomacy: Oval Office smackdowns

President has taken to berating foreign leaders and reporters at length, foregoing traditional press conferences

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Japan's rice crisis: Prices soar, supplies dwindle and a minister resigns

Rice is essential to Japanese culture, tradition and politics

The Independent UK · May 22, 2025

Japan's agriculture minister submits his resignation after inappropriate remark about buying rice

Japan’s agriculture minister says he has submitted his resignation over an inappropriate remark about buying rice that angered the public

The Independent UK · May 20, 2025

Uncle Sam’s biggest creditor faces a fiscal crisis ‘worse than Greece’ as its borrowing costs hit 20-year high

Japan's prime minister warned members of parliament the country cannot afford any tax cuts funded through the issue of new debt as calls grow for stimulus ahead of July elections to the upper house.

Fortune · May 19, 2025

Japan PM warns financial condition worse than Greece’s

Shigeru Ishiba says fiscal state not good as GDP shrinks

The Independent UK · May 19, 2025

Japan's farm minister apologises over 'never had to buy rice' remark amid rising price of food

Farm Minister Taku Etō has apologised after claiming he "never had to buy rice" thanks to gifts from supporters, sparking public anger amid surging food prices.

Euronews · May 19, 2025

Runaway rice prices spell danger for Japan’s prime minister as elections loom

Attempts to bring down the price of the Japanese staple have had little effect amid a cost-of-living crisis

The Guardian - AU · May 19, 2025

Stocks Set to Open Lower After Trade Truce Rally, U.S. Inflation Data on Deck

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are down -0.26%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are down -0.41% this morning, taking a breather after yesterday’s rally, while investors gear up for the release of key U.S. inflation data.

Barchart · May 13, 2025

Stock Index Futures Rally as U.S. and China Agree on Temporary Tariff Cuts, Inflation Data and Powell’s Remarks Awaited

June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM25) are up +2.78%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM25) are up +3.82% this morning after China and the U.S. agreed to reduce tariffs for 90 days following weekend trade talks in Geneva aimed at easing tensions.

Barchart · May 12, 2025