Gold-backed loans in India surge as import duty hike lifts domestic gold prices India’s sharp increase in gold import duties on May 13 has pushed domestic bullion prices higher, making …
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ECB chief economist Lane warns oil shock likely to push June inflation forecast higher
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiECB rate outlook: Lane signals inflation revision and further tightening Philip Lane tells Nikkei the ECB will lift its June inflation forecast as oil shocks push prices, reinforcing a path …
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Japanese yen jumps to 158 as BOJ flags higher inflation amid split vote
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiYen Surges to 158 After BOJ Keeps Rate at 0.75% as Markets React to Hawkish Inflation Outlook Japanese yen jumps to 158 after the Bank of Japan left its policy …
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Cannabis use for self‑medication and childhood trauma linked to higher paranoia, study finds
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraCannabis use linked to higher paranoia when started to self‑medicate, new studies show King’s College London and University of Bath studies show reasons for cannabis use and childhood trauma raise …
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European Union imposes higher steel tariffs and targets Chinese turbine and railmakers
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiEU Raises Steel Tariffs on Chinese Imports as Probes Target Goldwind and CRRC European Union tightens steel import rules and doubles duties above new quotas while opening in-depth foreign-subsidy investigations …
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Obesity Linked to Brain Shrinkage and Higher Dementia Risk in Study
by Ren Nakamuraby Ren NakamuraStudy Finds Obesity and Brain Shrinkage Linked in Large UK Cohort New research links obesity and brain shrinkage in middle-aged adults, showing higher body fat associates with lower gray and …
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Iran war pushes shipping costs higher as Indian exporters absorb losses
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiIran war pushes Indian exporters to absorb soaring freight costs as shipments stall Iran war raises freight and input costs for Indian exporters, doubling container rates and stopping some shipments …
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Low daily alcohol linked to sharply higher mouth cancer risk in India, study finds New large study shows even one standard drink (≈9 g) daily raises mouth cancer risk by …
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India weak monsoon threatens harvests and fertilizer supply, pushing food prices higher
by Sato Asahiby Sato AsahiWeak monsoon in India raises prospects of volatile harvests amid fertilizer disruptions A forecast of a weak monsoon in India and looming fertilizer supply disruptions linked to the Iran war …