Inflation in Japan has been on the rise, reaching unprecedented levels with core inflation staying above 3% annually for the past year. The possibility of monetary tightening by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) caused speculation in the market. BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda hinted at a potential increase in the prime interest rate of -0.1% during a press interview three weeks ago, leading to … [Read more...] about Bank of Japan’s Monetary Tightening Rumors and Japanese Stocks
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Supreme Court to Review Conflicting Laws on Social Media Content Moderation
The Supreme Court announced on Friday that it will review two contradictory lower-court decisions involving laws from Texas and Florida concerning how social media platforms moderate content. This case holds significant implications for major tech giants such as Meta Platforms (formerly Facebook), Alphabet's YouTube, TikTok, X, and other companies that enable users to share … [Read more...] about Supreme Court to Review Conflicting Laws on Social Media Content Moderation
Auto Strikes Cause Stock Market Struggles
Shares of industrial and transportation companies took a nosedive as auto strikes threatened to expand. The United Auto Workers union intensified its strike by targeting a Ford Motor factory in Chicago and a General Motors plant in Michigan. The reason behind the escalation is the lack of progress at the bargaining table. UAW President, Shawn Fain, spoke out during a livestream … [Read more...] about Auto Strikes Cause Stock Market Struggles
High Blood Pressure in Seniors: A Balancing Act
Doctors often face a difficult decision when it comes to treating high blood pressure in seniors. While aggressive treatment is common in the general population, concerns about potential side effects make physicians more cautious with older patients, particularly those who are frail or have other health concerns. The Risks of Intensive Treatment Cardiologists like Ashish … [Read more...] about High Blood Pressure in Seniors: A Balancing Act
Singapore Blank-Check Company to Acquire Taiwan Social-Entertainment Platform
Singapore-based blank-check company, Vertex Technology Acquisition, has announced plans to acquire the Taiwan-based social-entertainment platform, 17LIVE, for up to 925.1 million Singapore dollars ($677.2 million). If successful, this will mark the first acquisition of its kind in Singapore. The merger between Vertex Technology Acquisition and 17LIVE will create the first … [Read more...] about Singapore Blank-Check Company to Acquire Taiwan Social-Entertainment Platform
