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Japanese Firms Shed Cross-Shareholdings Amid Activist Pressure
Japanese corporations are accelerating governance reforms by unwinding decades-old cross-shareholdings, driven by activist investor campaigns and government reform pushes.
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Conservative Economics at a Crossroads: The Battle for Its Future
Traditional free-market principles face an identity crisis within conservative economic thought, challenged by populist and pluralist movements shaping future policy.
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Middle East Conflict Forces Global Central Banks into Policy Rethink
Escalating Middle East tensions create a stark trade-off for central banks: support growth or fight inflation. Emerging markets face currency risks and potential policy reversals.
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Oil Surges Past $110 Amid War Fears; Asian Stocks Plunge, Bitcoin Holds Steady
Escalating Middle East tensions drive oil futures up 20%, hitting Asian markets while Bitcoin remains resilient near $67,000.
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Oil Surges Past $100 Amid Escalating US-Iran Conflict
Global oil prices breach $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022 due to escalating US-Israeli conflict with Iran and fears of disrupted shipments.
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South Korea Caps Fuel Prices Amid Middle East Energy Shock
South Korea announces a historic fuel price cap to protect its economy from escalating global energy costs driven by Middle East conflict. Market stabilization measures are also being expanded.
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Oil Prices Skyrocket 20% Amidst Escalating US-Iran Conflict
Middle Eastern oil production cuts and fears of Strait of Hormuz disruption send crude prices to 2022 highs. Analysts warn of prolonged impact.
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The Quiet Millionaire: Security Trumps Spending for True Satisfaction
Behavioral economics reveals why some with vast savings live modestly, finding psychological wealth in security over material possessions.