The BOJ doubles down on its ultra-simple policy; yen hits 20-year low, bonds rebound
* BOJ keeps interest rate targets unchanged * Advice on keeping ultra-low rates intact * Board revises inflation forecast up to nearly 2% * The BOJ will offer unlimited purchases of fixed rate bonds daily TOKYO, April 28 (Reuters) – The Bank of Japan on Thursday redoubled its pledge to maintain its massive stimulus program […]
Against the Global Tide, BOJ Set to Maintain Ultra-Low Rates and Dovish Guidance
The BOJ’s commitment to its zero rate program puts it at odds with major economies turning to tighter monetary policy, even as inflation in Japan is expected to climb towards the 2% target of the central bank. In quarterly forecasts due after the two-day meeting ending Thursday, the BOJ is likely to expect underlying consumer […]
Mumbai Rains 2022: Mumbai will witness high tide for 22 days this monsoon season; BMC identifies 72 points as areas prone to landslides
Bombay, April 21: In what could be seen as a respite for the Mumbaikars from the scorching scorching conditions, the Mumbai rains or monsoon are expected to be normal this year and will hit the city as usual in June. According to sources, this year Mumbai will observe high tide in the Arabian Sea for […]
A trapped man feared for his life as the Cleethorpes tide rushed in on a muddy shore
A man who got stranded in a cove along Cleethorpes Beach says he was very “scared” when the water started to rise around him. Richard Burton, from Sheffield, and his dog had to be rescued by Cleethorpes RNLI on Monday April 18 around 6pm. He had left for a walk on the beach with his […]
Stop the rising tide of microplastic pollution
Engineer Adam Root quit his job at Dyson to develop a filter to prevent microplastics from entering the oceans. (Sam Gibson) Plastic has no place in our oceans, but that’s where a huge amount ends up. Although we’ve seen images of plastic waste floating in the surf and washing up on beaches, […]
22 days of high tide this monsoon; the rains are expected to be normal this year
The monsoon is expected to be normal this year and will hit the city as usual in June. The BMC said it had started clearing the city’s drains and improving road conditions. However, despite the proclaimed preparedness, the city will be more at risk this year with a high tide for 22 days when sea […]
Shanghai hopes COVID tide turns, with fewer cases outside quarantine zones
By Brenda Goh and Ella Cao SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China’s commercial capital of Shanghai on Wednesday reported no new COVID-19 infections outside quarantine zones in two districts, stoking hopes that the tide is turning in its battle against the pandemic, as some factories have started to resume work. State media trumpeted the resumption of production […]
The apocalypse, shrinking rainforests and us – why we need to turn the tide
Editor’s Note: Marshall Brain – futurist, inventor, NCSU professor, writer and creator of “How Stuff Works” is a contributor to WRAL TechWire, taking a serious and entertaining world of possibilities for the world and the human race. He is also the author of “The Doomsday Book”. +++ RALEIGH- In last week’s column, we discussed the […]
In 2022, these high-risk investments will be all the rage, so be on the lookout
SquidGame phony tokens, bogus Elon Musk Twitter accounts, or any other want to be high-flyer that either implodes or turns out to be a hoax are just a few of the scams that have conned investors. Bitcoin and decentralized financial systems are two of the most popular investment options today (DeFi). However, artists have hit […]