The Japanese Experiment That Became Normality
The Bank of Japan announces it will keep its key interest rate as low as possible, approaching zero, in response to a stalled economy and destructive deflation that began in the late 1990s.
Swiss Franc: Strong Response from Borrowers to the Adjustment โ Low and Stable Interest Rate
There has been a massive response from borrowers to the restructuring of loans in Swiss Francs, with over 3,000 individuals seeking adjustments.
Miryang Forest Fire on its Second Dayโฆ70% Containment Rate, Goal to Extinguish Main Fire by the 24th
A forest fire in Miryang, South Korea, has been ongoing for two days, with a containment rate of 70% and a goal to extinguish it by the morning of the 24th.
Kenya: Banks Cut Lending Rates After CBK Eases Policy
Major commercial banks in Kenya have reduced their lending rates in response to the Central Bank's decision to lower the Central Bank Rate from 9.00% to 8.75%.
INTEREST RATE LOWERED โฉ The Central Bank of Russia continues to lower the interest rate
The Central Bank of Russia has reduced its key interest rate for the sixth consecutive meeting in response to the ongoing economic slowdown and the war in Ukraine.
Awards for Weddings and Taxes for Singles? Professor Egidijus Kลซris Evaluates Politicians' Ideas
In response to declining birth rates in Lithuania, proposals including wedding bonuses and increased taxes on singles are being assessed by Professor Egidijus Kลซris, who finds some suggestions outdated and immoral.
France proposes bold measures to boost birth rate
France is implementing new policies aimed at increasing its birth rate in response to demographic challenges.
Almost half the hotel full, good start for the Courtyard by Marriott in Quito
The Courtyard by Marriott in Quito has achieved a 40% occupancy rate in its first month, with expectations to reach 55% by mid-2026, indicating a positive market response and impact on the national hospitality sector.
It is announced that only one-fifth of invited residents participated in the biological monitoring study
Only 134 out of 601 invited residents participated in a biological monitoring study planned to examine 300 individuals, resulting in a 22% response rate, with variations among different cities in Lithuania.
Low Birth Rate, Immigration, and Robots
The article discusses the shift in Korea's response to its low birth rate, with rising optimism over robots and AI replacing the need for immigration.
Use our rate hike calculator to see how rising interest rates might affect you
The Reserve Bank of Australia has increased interest rates to 3.85% in response to higher-than-anticipated inflation.
Livret A: The Bank of France proposes to set the rate at 1.5%
The Governor of the Bank of France suggests lowering the Livret A interest rate from 1.7% to 1.5%, effective February 1, in response to inflation and European monetary policy.
Gold Price Today: Will you get a discount when buying gold today? What is the gold rate in the state?
Market experts predict that gold prices will continue to rise in the coming days, with a significant change seen at the beginning of the week in response to stock market declines.
More expensive condoms and free births: China's new policies in 2026 amid demographic panic
China is implementing new demographic policies in 2026, including more expensive condoms and free childbirth, in response to concerns over declining birth rates after decades of population control measures.