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Japan Finance Minister Katayama

Japan Finance Minister Katayama

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks during a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2026, after the Cabinet approved a tax reform package that would cut Japan's 8 percent consumption tax on food and nonalcoholic beverages to 1 percent for two years starting April 2027.

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Japan Finance Minister Katayama

Japan Finance Minister Katayama

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks during a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2026, after the Cabinet approved a tax reform package that would cut Japan's 8 percent consumption tax on food and nonalcoholic beverages to 1 percent for two years starting April 2027.

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Japan Finance Minister Katayama

Japan Finance Minister Katayama

Japanese Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama speaks during a press conference at the ministry in Tokyo on Sept. 15, 2026, after the Cabinet approved a tax reform package that would cut Japan's 8 percent consumption tax on food and nonalcoholic beverages to 1 percent for two years starting April 2027.

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Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 3.030%

Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 3.030%

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond hitting 3.030 percent on Sept. 15, 2026, up 0.045 percentage point from the previous day's close.

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Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 3.030%

Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 3.030%

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond hitting 3.030 percent on Sept. 15, 2026, up 0.045 percentage point from the previous day's close.

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Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 3.030%

Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 3.030%

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond hitting 3.030 percent on Sept. 15, 2026, up 0.045 percentage point from the previous day's close.

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Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 30-year high

Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 30-year high

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo on the afternoon of Sept. 15, 2026, shows the yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond hitting 3.025 percent, the highest level since September 1996.

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Norwegian mackerel

Norwegian mackerel

Unfrozen Norwegian wild mackerel are shown to the press at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 11, 2026, after being transported to Japan on a Japan Airlines flight. The fish, brand named "Saba Nouveau" for its fat content of about 30 percent with each fish weighing 500 grams or more, will be delivered to sales outlets in Japan.

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Norwegian mackerel

Norwegian mackerel

Unfrozen Norwegian wild mackerel are shown to the press at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 11, 2026, after being transported to Japan on a Japan Airlines flight. The fish, brand named "Saba Nouveau" for its fat content of about 30 percent with each fish weighing 500 grams or more, will be delivered to sales outlets in Japan.

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Norwegian mackerel

Norwegian mackerel

Unfrozen Norwegian wild mackerel are shown to the press at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 11, 2026, after being transported to Japan on a Japan Airlines flight. The fish, brand named "Saba Nouveau" for its fat content of about 30 percent with each fish weighing 500 grams or more, will be delivered to sales outlets in Japan.

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Norwegian mackerel

Norwegian mackerel

Unfrozen Norwegian wild mackerel are shown to the press at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 11, 2026, after being transported to Japan on a Japan Airlines flight. The fish, brand named "Saba Nouveau" for its fat content of about 30 percent with each fish weighing 500 grams or more, will be delivered to sales outlets in Japan.

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Norwegian mackerel

Norwegian mackerel

Unfrozen Norwegian wild mackerel are shown to the press at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 11, 2026, after being transported to Japan on a Japan Airlines flight. The fish, brand named "Saba Nouveau" for its fat content of about 30 percent with each fish weighing 500 grams or more, will be delivered to sales outlets in Japan.

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Norwegian mackerel

Norwegian mackerel

Customs officers and Norwegian government officials pose for photos during an event marking the arrival of unfrozen Norwegian wild mackerel at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 11, 2026, on a Japan Airlines flight. The fish, brand named "Saba Nouveau" for its fat content of about 30 percent with each fish weighing 500 grams or more, will be delivered to sales outlets in Japan.

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Norwegian mackerel

Norwegian mackerel

Customs officers and Norwegian government officials pose for photos during an event marking the arrival of unfrozen Norwegian wild mackerel at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 11, 2026, on a Japan Airlines flight. The fish, brand named "Saba Nouveau" for its fat content of about 30 percent with each fish weighing 500 grams or more, will be delivered to sales outlets in Japan.

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Norwegian mackerel

Norwegian mackerel

Customs officers check unfrozen Norwegian wild mackerel at Tokyo's Haneda airport on Sept. 11, 2026, after they were transported to Japan on a Japan Airlines flight. The fish, brand named "Saba Nouveau" for its fat content of about 30 percent with each fish weighing 500 grams or more, will be delivered to sales outlets in Japan.

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[Breaking News]Japan 10-year gov't bond yield hits 3.000%

TOKYO, Japan, Sept. 2 Kyodo - A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond hitting 3.000 percent on Sept. 1, 2026, the first time since October 1996. (Kyodo)

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Japan 10-year gov't bond yield hits 3.005%

Japan 10-year gov't bond yield hits 3.005%

A financial data monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond hitting 3.005 percent in after-hours trading on Sept. 1, 2026, its highest level since September 1996.

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Japan PM meets press over gov't bond yield rise to 3%

Japan PM meets press over gov't bond yield rise to 3%

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on Sept. 1, 2026, after the yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond rose to the 3 percent level for the first time in about 30 years.

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Japan 10-year gov't bond yield hits 3.000%

Japan 10-year gov't bond yield hits 3.000%

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond hitting 3.000 percent on Sept. 1, 2026, the first time since October 1996.

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Japan 10-year gov't bond yield hits 3.000%

Japan 10-year gov't bond yield hits 3.000%

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond hitting 3.000 percent on Sept. 1, 2026, the first time since October 1996.

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Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 2.950%

Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 2.950%

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond hitting 2.950 percent on the morning of Aug. 31, 2026, its highest level since October 1996.

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[Breaking News]Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 2.930%

TOKYO, Japan, July 17 Kyodo - A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on Japan's newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond hitting 2.930 percent on the morning of Aug. 17, 2026, its highest level since October 1996, amid growing speculation of early credit tightening by the Bank of Japan. (Kyodo)

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Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 2.945%

Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 2.945%

A financial monitor at a currency trading company in Tokyo shows the yield on Japan's newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond continuing to rise, temporarily hitting 2.945 percent on the morning of Aug. 18, 2026, its highest level since October 1996, on selling backed by speculation of early credit tightening by the Bank of Japan.

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Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 2.930%

Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 2.930%

A financial monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on Japan's newly issued benchmark 10-year government bond hitting 2.930 percent on the morning of Aug. 17, 2026, its highest level since October 1996, amid growing speculation of early credit tightening by the Bank of Japan.

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Japan PM meets with Tokyo governor

Japan PM meets with Tokyo governor

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026. Koike told the press afterward that she called for the central government to address the capital's expected tax revenue fall following the planned cut to 1 percent from the current 8 percent in the consumption tax on food and beverages for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan PM meets with Tokyo governor

Japan PM meets with Tokyo governor

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026. Koike told the press afterward that she called for the central government to address the capital's expected tax revenue fall following the planned cut to 1 percent from the current 8 percent in the consumption tax on food and beverages for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan PM meets with Tokyo governor

Japan PM meets with Tokyo governor

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) shakes hands with Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 7, 2026. Koike told the press afterward that she called for the central government to address the capital's expected tax revenue fall following the planned cut to 1 percent from the current 8 percent in the consumption tax on food and beverages for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026. The Cabinet approved a plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026. The Cabinet approved a plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026. The Cabinet approved a plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026. The Cabinet approved a plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026. The Cabinet approved a plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026. The Cabinet approved a plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026. The Cabinet approved a plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to reporters at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026. The Cabinet approved a plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pictured ahead of an extraordinary Cabinet meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026. The Cabinet approved a plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pictured ahead of an extraordinary Cabinet meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026. The Cabinet approved a plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is pictured ahead of an extraordinary Cabinet meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026. The Cabinet approved a plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japan Cabinet endorses 2-year consumption tax cut on food

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (C) and her ministers are pictured ahead of an extraordinary Cabinet meeting at the premier's office in Tokyo on Aug. 5, 2026. The Cabinet approved a plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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US: Widemouth 2 Fire Burns 84,000 Acres and Remains Uncontained

The lightning-caused Widemouth 2 Fire in Millard County, Utah, grew to more than 84,000 acres and remained at zero percent containment as of Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 4, prompting evacuation orders for Fillmore, Kanosh, and Meadow as crews worked to protect structures and infrastructure.

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Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japan to cut consumption tax on food to 1% from April 2027

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, during a press conference in Tokyo on July 30, 2026, explains the government's plan to cut the consumption tax rate on food and beverages to 1 percent from the current 8 percent for two years starting in April 2027.

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ECB keeps key rate intact

ECB keeps key rate intact

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde holds a press conference in Frankfurt on July 23, 2026, following the ECB's Governing Council meeting at which the benchmark deposit rate was kept unchanged at 2.25 percent.

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Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 2.9%

Japan's 10-year gov't bond yield hits 2.9%

A financial data monitor in Tokyo shows the yield on Japan's benchmark 10-year government bond hitting 2.900 percent on the afternoon of July 9, 2026, for the first time since November 1996 amid concerns about inflation in Japan fueled by heightened tensions between the United States and Iran.

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