Trump Lifts 25% Tariff on Indian Goods in Strategic U.S.–India Trade and Energy Deal 
U.S.-India Trade Framework Signals Major Shift in Tariffs, Energy, and Supply Chains 
Gold Prices Slide Below $5,000 as Strong Dollar and Central Bank Outlook Weigh on Metals 
Gold and Silver Prices Slide as Dollar Strength and Easing Tensions Weigh on Metals 
Bank of Japan Signals Readiness for Near-Term Rate Hike as Inflation Nears Target 
China Warns US Arms Sales to Taiwan Could Disrupt Trump’s Planned Visit 
U.S. Stock Futures Slide as Tech Rout Deepens on Amazon Capex Shock 
Dollar Near Two-Week High as Stock Rout, AI Concerns and Global Events Drive Market Volatility 
Trump Allegedly Sought Airport, Penn Station Renaming in Exchange for Hudson River Tunnel Funding 
TrumpRx.gov Highlights GLP-1 Drug Discounts but Offers Limited Savings for Most Americans 
Trump’s Inflation Claims Clash With Voters’ Cost-of-Living Reality 
Global Markets Slide as AI, Crypto, and Precious Metals Face Heightened Volatility 
Pentagon Ends Military Education Programs With Harvard University 
Ohio Man Indicted for Alleged Threat Against Vice President JD Vance, Faces Additional Federal Charges 
Norway Opens Corruption Probe Into Former PM and Nobel Committee Chair Thorbjoern Jagland Over Epstein Links 
Vietnam’s Trade Surplus With US Jumps as Exports Surge and China Imports Hit Record 
South Korea Assures U.S. on Trade Deal Commitments Amid Tariff Concerns 
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced the formation of a new economic strategy panel on Tuesday, signaling her administration’s strong commitment to revitalizing Japan’s economy through proactive and strategic investment. The new body, named the Japan Growth Strategy Council, brings together government officials and private-sector experts to design long-term policies that promote innovation, productivity, and sustainable growth in the world’s fourth-largest economy.
The cabinet officially approved the creation of the council, which will serve as the government’s main advisory platform for economic revitalization. The initiative aims to strengthen Japan’s financial foundation while advancing key industries through focused and high-impact spending. Speaking at the launch of the council, Prime Minister Takaichi emphasized that her government seeks to “increase tax revenue without raising tax rates,” a strategy that underscores her vision of achieving growth through efficiency, innovation, and private-sector collaboration.
As part of the new economic framework, the Takaichi administration will introduce a public-private investment roadmap, detailing the content, timing, and target amounts of future investments. This roadmap will align national policies with market opportunities, particularly in areas such as green technology, digital transformation, and infrastructure development.
The creation of the Japan Growth Strategy Council reflects a renewed focus on long-term stability and fiscal strength, balancing proactive spending with responsible governance. By fostering collaboration between public and private sectors, the government aims to stimulate job creation, enhance competitiveness, and solidify Japan’s position as a global economic leader.
Through this initiative, Prime Minister Takaichi is positioning Japan to achieve sustainable economic expansion—one driven by strategic investment and innovation rather than tax hikes or short-term measures.
