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Tokyo condo prices fall two months in row in sign boom may fade
Tokyo's central condo market sees second consecutive monthly price drop, signaling a potential end to the long-running property boom.
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AI-driven Hong Kong stock inflows from mainland China slow as investor options multiply
Mainland investors pivot to domestic AI opportunities, cooling a record-breaking flow of capital into Hong Kong's stock market.
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Government borrowing falls by £20bn in year to March
Official figures reveal a £20bn reduction in annual borrowing, driven by tax receipts that have surged past a concurrent rise in government spending.
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Sainsbury’s says impact of Iran war may lead to drop in profits this year
Sainsbury's warns of potential profit decline as Middle East conflict squeezes consumer spending and inflates operational costs.
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City firms bank on ‘savvy squirrel’ advertising campaign to push Brits towards investing
A government-backed £50m campaign featuring a CGI squirrel aims to shift Britain's risk-averse savers into investments, sparking debate over its effectiveness and message.
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Don Quijote owner opens discount grocer as Japan inflation bites
As Japan's inflation drives up living costs, the owner of Don Quijote launches a discount grocer to lure budget-conscious shoppers with speed and low prices.
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L'Iran saisit deux navires dans le détroit d'Ormuz, Washington minimise
Iran seizes two vessels in Strait of Hormuz, refuses to reopen waterway until U.S. port blockade ends; Washington downplays incident.
Economy
Rwanda : flambée des prix de l’énergie sous l’effet des tensions au Moyen-Orient
Rwanda faces 14.6% annual surge in energy costs as Middle East tensions disrupt global fuel supplies, exposing the nation's full dependence on imports.
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Iran continues crude exports despite US blockade: analysis
Iran continues crude exports despite US blockade: analysis About 10.7 million barrels of Iranian crude exports crossed through the Strait of Hormuz and exited…
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Nigeria: Tinubu Seeks Senate Approval for Fresh $516m Loan
Nigeria’s President Tinubu requests Senate nod for $516 million fresh loan amid economic strain
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Iran war driving up costs for UK companies; BP’s new chair suffers investor revolt – business live
Iran conflict drives sharpest service sector cost inflation in 30 years as eurozone economy contracts for first time in 16 months.
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UK consumer confidence falls as consumers get ‘the jitters’; BP’s new chair suffers investor revolt – business live
Eurozone economy contracts for first time in 16 months as Iran war drives fuel costs and consumer caution, S&P Global reports.