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International Economics

Japan Looks to Leave its Lost Decades Behind

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After years of chronic stagnation, prices are rising again, with inflation exceeding the Bank of Japan’s 2% target for two years running.

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Inflation & Prices

US Cattle Prices Take a Hit as Bird Flu Spooks Traders

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Futures prices had surged to record highs in recent months because of droughts contributing to the country’s smallest herd since the 1950s.

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Banking

UBS Mulls a Massive Cost-Cutting

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The slow integration of Credit Suisse has only exacerbated existing problems with UBS’s asset management unit.

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Social Media

Universal Music Squashes its Beef with TikTok

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The new deal enmeshes UMG’s music into TikTok’s burgeoning e-commerce business while also battling AI-generated songs.

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Advisor Upside

Financial advisor news, market insights, and practice management essentials.

The AI-Powered Income Planning Revolution Has Arrived

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What’s Behind the SEC’s New Crypto Proposal?

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How Advisors Can Help Clients Scratch the Sports Betting Itch Without Blowing Up Financial Plans

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