Finance Knuggets

Feb 18, 2025 I recently learned about the defense forum that focused on the ASEAN-Japan security ties in 2025. The Japan-ASEAN defense vice-ministerial forum brought together all current full members of the grouping, except Myanmar, highlighting Tokyo’s growing regional interactions. The meeting provided insights into key developments and details in

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Finance Knuggets

Feb 17, 2025 I recently read an article discussing the financial challenges facing China, with concerns raised about the possibility of deflation and the risk of entering a lost-decade scenario similar to Japan. The comparison to Japan’s past struggles has raised questions about the future of investing in China and

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Finance Knuggets

Feb 16, 2025 The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) experienced a 0.47% increase in January 2025 compared to December 2024, marking the largest one-month change since August 2023. This rise indicates an annualized growth rate of nearly 6%, following a trend where businesses typically implement their annual price increases early

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