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LDP Endorses Takaichi’s Two-Year Cut of Food Consumption Tax to 1%

Markets and fiscal hawks warn the revenue loss could strain Japan’s public finances.

Japan Plans Two-Year Cut of Food Consumption Tax to 1 Percent

Saudi Economy Contracts 4.8% as Oil Output Plummets

AARP Opposes Plan to Fast-Track Social Security Fix Through Advisory Board

Ukraine Begins Formal Preparation of 2027 State Budget

Government Sets October 6 Budget and Releases €8.5bn Fiscal Envelope

San Francisco Transit Overwhelmed After Golden Gate Bridge Fireworks

Japan Approves Takaichi Blueprint for Massive Public‑Private Investment

Dimon Warns Burnham as JPMorgan Pauses on Canary Wharf Tower

Senators Seek Fast-Track Vote to Force Social Security Solvency Plan

Lawmakers Move to Accelerate Tax Refunds in Draft Fiscal Code Reform for 2027 Budget Package

Opposition Files Constitutional Challenge to DF Law Backing BRB Rescue

SACP Joins SAMWU March, Deepening Rift with Treasury

Germany to Raise Spirits, Sekt and Alcopop Taxes by 20% From January 2027

Government and Agro Bloc Fail to Reach Deal on Rural Debt Renegotiation

World Bank Urges Pakistan to Cut Federal Spending and Secure a New NFC Award

Government Proposes Raising MEI Ceiling to R$140,000 with R$8.1 Billion Fiscal Cost

ARCA Activates Payment Plan for 2025 Taxes as Parliament Has Yet to Clear 'Inocencia Fiscal' Reforms

Germany Approves Draft 2027 Budget to Rapidly Ramp Up Defence Spending

Ottawa Defends Fiscal Plan as It Ramps Up Defence and Infrastructure Spending