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Japan grapples with Iran war, cyber risk and tightening financial conditions
Scott Foster reports that Japan faces a convergence of shocks - from Middle East energy disruption to rising bond yields and AI-driven cyber threats - raising concerns about financial stability as policymakers balance inflation risks against slowing growth.

Stagnation is reshaping Germany into a tax-driven economy
Diego Faßnacht reports that Germany's prolonged economic stagnation is forcing a shift toward higher taxes, debt and social contributions, as political gridlock blocks reform and fuels rising support for the AfD as a vehicle of economic discontent.