U.S. importers, customs brokers, and trade lawyers are preparing for a potential $150 billion tariff refund battle following a Supreme Court ruling on the legality of tariffs imposed by former President Donald Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). If the court strikes down the tariffs, importers may face a complex process to

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Japan’s real wages fell sharply in November 2025, marking the fastest decline since last January, according to preliminary data from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The drop was largely influenced by a sharp fall in one-off bonus payments, highlighting the ongoing challenge of inflation outpacing wage growth in the country. Real Wage Decline

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The Bank of Japan (BOJ) signaled optimism about the Japanese economy on Thursday, citing gradual recovery in regional economies and the continued expectation of wage growth among firms in fiscal 2026. At the same time, escalating tensions with China present a potential risk to Japan’s fragile economic recovery. Wage Growth and Inflation Outlook According to

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British companies have slightly lowered their wage growth and price inflation expectations, according to the latest Bank of England (BoE) Decision Maker Panel survey, but inflation pressures remain strong enough to keep the central bank cautious on interest rate cuts in 2026. The survey, released on January 8, 2026, shows firms expect wage growth of

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Britain’s competition regulator has announced an in-depth investigation into Associated British Foods’ (ABF) acquisition of Hovis, following initial scrutiny of the deal. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) confirmed that it would fast-track its probe into the purchase, signaling heightened regulatory attention on the consolidation of the UK bread market. Details of the Acquisition ABF,

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Shares of billionaire Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR.O) jumped 6% in premarket trading on Wednesday, following MSCI’s decision to suspend plans to exclude crypto treasury firms from its global indexes. The move comes as debate continues over the proper classification of digital asset treasury companies (DATCOs) and their role in equity markets. MSCI Postpones Crypto Treasury

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Indian equity markets slipped on Wednesday as geopolitical tensions and renewed concerns over U.S. tariffs dampened investor optimism, despite strong corporate earnings updates. The Nifty 50 (.NSEI) fell 0.26% to 26,111.9, while the Sensex (.BSESN) declined 0.23% to 84,870.36 as of 9:45 a.m. IST. Both benchmarks remain slightly below record highs, with Nifty roughly 1%

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Shares of Indian jewellery companies witnessed significant gains after the release of December-quarter sales results, fueled by strong festive-season demand, despite soaring gold prices. Titan Company emerged as a standout performer, hitting a record high as the sector demonstrated resilience and robust growth. Titan Company Leads the Rally Shares of Titan Company (TITN.NS) surged 4.8%,

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European equity markets lost some of their earlier momentum on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, as investors took a cautious pause after a series of record‑breaking closes and turned their attention to global geopolitical developments and incoming economic data. The European stock market rally, which had lifted major indices to fresh highs, showed signs of stalling

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