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Starbucks Latte Prices in Tokyo, Paris, and Dubai

Discover how much a Tall Latte costs in Tokyo, Paris, and Dubai. An economist’s analysis reveals why Tokyo is cheapest, Paris the most expensive, and Dubai in between—reflecting labor costs, brand strategy, and purchasing power.
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How Did Dubai’s Economy Grow?

Discover how Dubai grew into a global economic powerhouse—leveraging free zones, logistics, finance, and tourism—while its D33 plan targets doubling GDP by 2033.
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Trump’s Intervention in the Federal Reserve: The Cook Dismissal Case and Its Implications

President Trump’s attempt to dismiss Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has ignited a legal battle over the Fed’s independence. Learn how the case, the confirmation of Stephen Miran, and the September FOMC meeting could reshape U.S. monetary policy and market stability.
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Trump’s Middle East Strategy: AI and Data Centers as the New Pillars of Geopolitics

Discover how President Trump’s Middle East strategy leverages massive Gulf investments in AI and data centers. From Saudi Arabia’s Humain projects to the UAE’s 5GW AI campus, explore the tech-driven shift in U.S.–Gulf relations, energy security, and global competition with China.
Japan

Japan’s Economic Outlook: Balancing U.S. Rate Cuts, BOJ Policy, and Tariff Risks

Japan’s economy faces a delicate balance in 2025–2026. U.S. rate cuts, BOJ normalization, and U.S. tariffs on autos will shape growth, inflation, and the yen’s trajectory.
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Jackson Hole 2025: Powell Signals Gradual Rate Cuts and a Return to Policy Normalization

At the 2025 Jackson Hole Symposium, Fed Chair Jerome Powell hinted at modest rate cuts while emphasizing a return to a normalized policy framework. He highlighted labor market fragility, tariff-driven inflation risks, and reaffirmed the 2% inflation target.
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Report: The Implications of a Severe Economic Downturn in India

A severe downturn in India could trigger mass unemployment, rising poverty, and social unrest, while reshaping its global role and ties with Russia.
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Trump’s 50% Tariffs on India: Economic Shockwaves and Strategic Ties with Russia

Trump’s 50% tariffs on India hit key export sectors, pressure GDP growth, and reshape India’s energy ties with Russia. Explore the risks and outlook.
Invest

The Mindset and Investment Behavior of the Wealthy

Discover how wealthy individuals think and invest—long-term vision, risk management, and discipline—through Warren Buffett’s timeless principles on wealth and investing.
Invest

Report: The Core Values and Principles of Wealthy Individuals

Discover the core values wealthy individuals live by—long-term vision, risk management, discipline, learning, and social responsibility—through the timeless principles of Ray Dalio.
Japan

【Policy Report】Tightening Japan’s Business Manager Visa: Background, Intentions, and Challenges

Japan plans to tighten Business Manager Visa rules, raising capital to ¥30M. Explore the background, intentions, benefits, and risks of this major reform.
Japan

The Tightening of Japan’s Business Manager Visa Requirements

Japan plans to raise the Business Manager Visa threshold from ¥5M to ¥30M, aiming to attract serious investors while risking exclusion of small startups.
Japan

Ueda at Jackson Hole: BOJ’s Cautious Stance Amid Tariff Uncertainty

BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda emphasized caution at Jackson Hole 2025, highlighting labor market data and tariff-driven risks as Japan balances policy normalization.