Structural Strains Grip Tokyo And Seoul

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Scott Foster reports that a brief market rally driven by shifting US signals quickly faded, leaving Japan and South Korea exposed to rising energy costs, fiscal strain and policy constraints, with both governments struggling to balance economic stability and geopolitical risk.

Hungary's election and Germany's next consumer tax shock

Diego Faßnacht reports that Hungary's election reflects deeper EU tensions over sovereignty and fiscal control, while Germany increasingly leans toward a VAT hike to fund rising geopolitical and economic pressures, risking further strain on consumers and growth.

Kremlin under pressure as Baltic airspace becomes new flashpoint