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For the better part of the past two decades, savers were punished. Central banks around the world maintained ultra-low interest rates in a bid to stimulate economic activity, but the side effect was severe: traditional savings accounts, money market funds, and even short-term bonds paid next to nothing. This era, often referred to as “financial…

In a recent development that could shape economic relations between two of the world’s largest economies, the Japanese government has expressed cautious optimism over its ongoing trade discussions with the United States. In an official statement released this week, Japan noted that while certain sticking points remain—particularly around tariffs—meaningful progress has been made. The two…

The relentless climb of the so-called “MAG-7” — the seven largest tech-driven stocks — continues to redefine market dynamics. With Nvidia’s recent earnings blowing past expectations, the near-term market enthusiasm is palpable. However, beneath the surface of this upward momentum lies a cautionary tale: when the market becomes too top-heavy, history suggests that even minor…