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Tokyo November 2025 core CPI rises 2.8%, keeping BOJ on alert

Tokyo November 2025 core CPI rose 2.8% year-on-year, signaling persistent inflation above the 2% target as the Bank of Japan’s December policy meeting approaches. The article analyzes drivers behind the Tokyo November 2025 core CPI, market expectations for a rate hike, and the broader economic context, including services and retail trends.
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November 2025 DC National Guard shooting: What happened, who is the suspect, and what’s next
The November 2025 DC National Guard shooting, which occurred near the White House, resulted in the death of a Guardsman and prompted a federal terrorism investigation. The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national with CIA-linked ties, was identified, leading to a nationwide immigration freeze and policy reviews.
UK Budget 2025 inflation impact: OBR points to modest 2026 disinflation as taxes rise
The UK Budget 2025 inflation impact is projected to modestly reduce inflation in 2026, with the OBR estimating a 0.3 percentage point drop in CPI, though inflation remains above target until 2027. Temporary policy measures, such as energy bill support and fuel duty cuts, drive the short-term effect, while the tax burden rises to historic highs by 2030–31.
November 2025 D.C. National Guard shooting: what we know and what’s next
The November 2025 D.C. National Guard shooting critically wounded two soldiers near the White House and led to a national security investigation. The incident, involving a lone Afghan national who entered the U.S. under Operation Allies Welcome, prompted a temporary suspension of Afghan immigration processing and raised questions about vetting procedures.
Wacker Chemie 1,500 job cuts: PACE plan targets 300 million euro savings by 2027
Wacker Chemie 1,500 job cuts are part of a multi-year cost-saving initiative, with most reductions in Germany as the company targets €300 million in annual savings. The phased layoffs, set for 2026–2027, respond to high energy prices, bureaucracy, and global competition, aiming to restore competitiveness.
OBR November 2025 headroom: UK meets fiscal rules with a wider buffer
OBR November 2025 headroom shows the UK meeting its fiscal rules with improved margins versus March, driven mainly by policy-led revenue gains such as tax threshold freezes. While the current budget surplus and debt targets for 2029–30 are forecast to be met, the OBR probability 59 percent highlights ongoing vulnerability to economic shocks.
2027 Medicare price for Ozempic set at $274 as CMS finalizes 15 drug prices
The 2027 Medicare price for Ozempic will be $274 per month, as set by CMS under new negotiated caps for 15 widely used drugs. This Maximum Fair Price, effective January 1, 2027, aims to reduce costs for Medicare beneficiaries and the federal government, with projected savings of up to $12 billion compared to 2024 spending.

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