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Dot Esports · Sep 1

The Guardian view on the global bond shock: Andy Burnham should take note

Editorial: Japan’s collision with Donald Trump reveals the dilemma facing Britain: economic independence is becoming more necessary – and more tricky to achieve

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

In 2003, Kamikatsu made a zero-waste pledge for 2020. 17 years later, residents sorted trash into 45 categories and recycled over 80%, but producers needed to change too

Kamikatsu, a Japanese town, pursued a zero-waste goal starting in 2003. Residents meticulously sort waste into 45 categories at a central site. This system achieved an 81% recycling rate by 2016. However, some materials still required incineration outside the town. The town's waste management evolved over several decades from burning…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

‘She inspired my proposal’: Readers on Yayoi Kusama

From wedding ceremonies to sunsets with pumpkins, even in urinals, Kusama’s work brought joy, mischief and inspiration to so many

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

As US Bond Selloff Accelerates, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Says a Stronger Yen is Coming

Japan is the largest international holder of US Treasury bonds, and Bessent weighed in on Tokyo’s monetary policy during the G20 summit.

Barchart · Sep 1

Why Japan's 30-year high bond yields should worry Indian stock market investors

Japan’s 30-year high bond yields, hawkish US Federal Reserve policies, and rising crude oil prices are straining global liquidity. These factors exert pressure on Indian equities, challenging investor sentiment despite India’s resilient 7.8% GDP growth.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Stock Index Futures Slip as Bond Yields Surge, U.S. JOLTS Report in Focus

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are down -0.50%, and September Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQU26) are down -0.98% this morning as rising oil prices drove bond yields higher, sapping investors’ risk appetite.

Barchart · Sep 1

Japan's 10-year yield hits 3%, a first since 1996 as rate hikes dominate the G20

Japan's 10-year government bond yield touched 3% on Tuesday for the first time since 1996, part of a deepening global sovereign debt sell-off, while US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used the G20 finance meeting to press Tokyo for faster rate hikes.

Euronews · Sep 1

Meet Aditi Paudel, a 17-year-old high school student appointed as Japan's first literacy ambassador

Aditi Paudel, at just 17 years old, has been honored as Japan's inaugural literacy ambassador by the World Literacy Foundation. Her commitment to promoting literacy is inspiring, as she views it as a pivotal tool for empowering youth and creating pathways to success worldwide. Her vision includes donating books to…

The Times of India · Sep 1

Global Market: Japan bond yields hit 3% for first time in 30 years amid inflation, fiscal risks

Japan’s benchmark government bond yield hit 3% on Tuesday for the first time since September 1996, marking a major shift for a market long defined by ultra-low rates. Rising inflation concerns, fiscal risks, a weak yen and expectations of further Bank of Japan tightening are driving the selloff, while reduced…

The Economic Times · Sep 1