Japan’s central bank maintained its key policy rate at 0.5% in a unanimous vote, amidst concerns over the potential impact of President Donald Trump’s trade policies. BOJ policymakers noted the economy has recovered moderately but highlighted uncertainties surrounding trade and wage-setting behavior. Analysts are divided on the timing of the next rate hike, with Governor Kazuo Ueda expressing worries about overseas economic developments.
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Justice Department Moves to Unseal MLK Jr.’s FBI Surveillance Records
The Justice Department is seeking to unseal F.B.I. surveillance records of Martin Luther King Jr. over the objections of his civil rights organization, amid concerns that the release could tarnish his legacy. The request, made by Trump-appointed U.S. attorney Ed Martin, aims to shed light on the truth about Dr. King's assassination by revealing wiretaps and agent reports, representing a significant change in the Justice Department's historical stance on investigative file releases. The move follows...
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