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Japan Warns of 'Appropriate Steps' as Yen Tumbles Despite Rate Hike
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Japan Warns of 'Appropriate Steps' as Yen Tumbles Despite Rate Hike

Top Japanese officials have issued strong warnings after the yen fell to a one-month low of 157.78, signaling potential intervention despite a recent BOJ rate hike.

Japan Has a $7 Trillion Problem: Who Will Buy Its Debt After the BOJ?
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Japan Has a $7 Trillion Problem: Who Will Buy Its Debt After the BOJ?

As the Bank of Japan steps back, the Japanese government is targeting the nation's $7 trillion in household savings to fund its debt. We analyze the strategy, challenges, and what it means for JGB yields, the yen, and global investors.

Samsung Biologics Buys GSK's U.S. Facility for $280M in Major North American Push
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Samsung Biologics Buys GSK's U.S. Facility for $280M in Major North American Push

Samsung Biologics is acquiring a U.S. drug production facility from GSK for $280 million. The deal marks a significant expansion into the North American CDMO market, aiming to secure local production capacity.

White House Quadruples Down on Drug Price Negotiations, Wiping Billions From Pharma Stocks
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White House Quadruples Down on Drug Price Negotiations, Wiping Billions From Pharma Stocks

The Biden administration announced a massive expansion of the Medicare drug price negotiation program from 10 to 50 drugs, sparking a sell-off in pharma stocks and a legal threat from the industry.

ConocoPhillips to Buy Marathon Oil for $22.5 Billion in Shale Megadeal
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ConocoPhillips to Buy Marathon Oil for $22.5 Billion in Shale Megadeal

ConocoPhillips agrees to acquire Marathon Oil for $22.5 billion in an all-stock deal, expanding its U.S. shale portfolio and promising significant shareholder returns.

Hong Kong Proposes Rule Change to Funnel Insurance Billions into Crypto
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Hong Kong Proposes Rule Change to Funnel Insurance Billions into Crypto

Hong Kong's Insurance Authority is proposing new rules to allow its 158 insurers to invest in crypto, requiring a 100% risk charge. The move could unlock billions in institutional capital for the Asian digital asset market.

Dogecoin Breaks Below Key $0.129 Support as Heavy Volume Flashes Warning
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Dogecoin Breaks Below Key $0.129 Support as Heavy Volume Flashes Warning

Dogecoin (DOGE) has dropped below the key $0.129 support level on a surge in trading volume, signaling potential further downside. Here's what traders need to watch now.

Binance Unlocks Ether Options Writing for All Users, Chasing Retail Demand for Pro-Level Strategies
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Binance Unlocks Ether Options Writing for All Users, Chasing Retail Demand for Pro-Level Strategies

Binance has expanded its offerings to allow all users to write Ether options, a move aimed at capturing the growing retail and institutional demand for sophisticated crypto derivative products.

Vanke Dumps GIC Venture Stake as Clock Ticks on Default Vote
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Vanke Dumps GIC Venture Stake as Clock Ticks on Default Vote

China Vanke sells its stake in a joint venture with GIC just hours before a crucial bondholder vote on debt extension. The move signals a desperate scramble for cash to avoid default amid China's ongoing property crisis.

XRP Breaks Key Support at $1.93, Exposing Risk of Plunge Toward $0.80
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XRP Breaks Key Support at $1.93, Exposing Risk of Plunge Toward $0.80

XRP price broke below key support at $1.93, with technical and on-chain data suggesting a potential drop toward $0.80 if the $1.77 level fails. Get the latest analysis and key levels to watch.

Bitcoin Hovers Near $89K as Gold Hits Record High in Broad Risk-On Rally
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Bitcoin Hovers Near $89K as Gold Hits Record High in Broad Risk-On Rally

Gold surged past $4,380 to an all-time high on Fed rate cut hopes, lifting global markets. Bitcoin steadied near $88,800, but analysts warn thin liquidity could cap gains.

Japan Inc. Bets on Medical Tourism as New High-Margin Growth Engine
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Japan Inc. Bets on Medical Tourism as New High-Margin Growth Engine

Railway operator Keikyu and travel agency JTB are launching a medical tourism pilot near Haneda Airport, eyeing a full launch by FY2026. We analyze the investment case, market opportunity, and risks in Japan's new high-value tourism strategy.