BOJ’s retreat from low rates heightens Japan’s debt troubles By Reuters

By Leika Kihara TOKYO (Reuters) -The Bank of Japan’s retreat from a decade-long radical stimulus is pressuring the government to rethink the way it funds its big spending packages with additional debt, a challenge made more daunting by political demands for permanent tax breaks. Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s administration plans to spend 13.9 trillion yen … Read more

Western Investment Company Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2024 By Investing.com

CALGARY, Alberta, Nov. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Western Investment Company of Canada Limited (TSXV: WI) (Western or the Corporation) today reported its financial and operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. The interim financial statements and management’s discussion and analysis have been filed on SEDAR+. Unless otherwise indicated, … Read more

Amazon workers plan to strike between Black Friday and Cyber Monday in several countries, including US

Amazon VP of Global Operations Sarah Rhoads discusses the company’s fulfillment center with AI robots on ‘The Claman Countdown.’ Amazon workers in more than 20 countries, including the U.S., plan to strike during the busy pre-Christmas shopping days between Black Friday and Cyber Monday to “make Amazon pay,” strike organizers said Thursday.  The “days of … Read more