The Bank of Japan left its benchmark interest rate unchanged at 1% at its latest policy meeting, a decision that aligned with what most market participants...
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August 18, 2026
August 18, 2026
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Russian Scientist Calls China’s Tech Rise a Global Economic Lifeline, Not a Threat
A Russian academic has argued that China’s rapid advances in technology represent a stabilizing force for the world economy rather than a competitive danger — a...
Bank of Japan Holds Rates Steady, Revises Economic Outlook
The Bank of Japan kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting, while also updating its assessment of how the Japanese economy is...
Central Bank Holds Rates Steady as Energy and Memory Chip Costs Threaten Fresh Price Pressures
A central bank kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged at its latest policy meeting, even as officials flagged that rising energy prices and higher memory chip...