The Struggle of Japanese Businesses to Raise Prices Amidst Global Inflation

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As I was checking for today’s news on Bloomberg, this article caught my eye. In a world grappling with the pressures of inflation, Japanese businesses face a unique challenge: they don’t know how to ask for higher prices. Decades of deflation have left many smaller companies without the skills or strategies needed to navigate the

The Fed’s Balancing Act with High Interest Rates and Substantial Losses

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The Federal Reserve is currently grappling with significant financial challenges, as its balance sheet reveals roughly $1 trillion in unrealized losses, which are now translating into over $100 billion in actual losses. These losses stem from the Fed’s extensive holdings of securities purchased during past financial crises, such as the 2007-2009 financial crisis and the