Japan’s headline inflation rose 3.7% year on year in February, slightly lower than January’s 4%. Core inflation, excluding fresh food prices, was at 3%, below expectations of 3.2%, while “core-core” inflation reached 2.6%. The Bank of Japan held interest rates steady, expecting gradual CPI inflation increases, especially with strong wage hikes and exchange rate developments affecting prices.
Full Article
'Weekend warriors' get comparable health benefits to regular exercisers: new study
A recent study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association confirms that completing the recommended 150 minutes of weekly aerobic exercise in one or two sessions is as beneficial as spreading it throughout the week. Researchers analyzed data from over 93,000 adults, concluding that both “active weekend warriors” and those who exercise regularly experience similar health benefits, particularly concerning reduced risks of cardiovascular disease and cancer. This insight could significantly impact Canadians, as...
Read more