Global Update Preview: The Woman at the Center of Japan’s Currency Fight
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September 1, 2026, 2:07 p.m. Eastern time

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Satsuki Katayama, in a bright orange jacket and pearl necklace, speaks into a microphone, arms extended and hands open, behind a lectern.

The Woman at the Center of Japan’s Currency Fight

Japan’s finance minister, Satsuki Katayama, is under pressure to strengthen the yen while balancing competing demands from the prime minister and Washington.

Places mentioned: Japan

Bond Sell-Off Threatens to Squeeze Borrowers Around the World

Government bond yields are hitting multi-decade highs, reflecting anxiety about debt levels, deficits and inflation. The effects will extend to mortgages, business loans and other types of credit.

Places mentioned: Japan

The Business of Coffin Making in a City Ravaged by Ebola

While several coffin makers in Bunia said they were providing a public service, the virus has put them at the center of a debate around safe burials.

Places mentioned: Central Africa

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