US-Japan Rare Earths Mining Deal to Counter China
US & Japan collaborate to mine rare earth minerals near Minamitori Island, aiming to reduce reliance on China. This follows easing of Chinese export restrictions and US tariff suspensions.
Analysis-BOJ on quest for better communication as more rate hikes loom By Reuters
"The BOJ has been saying that they would remain flexible and data dependent, and they explained in the monetary policy statement that the upside risks to inflation have increased," which was a good rationale to hike rates in July, she said.