Because it’s not just about one target — it questions where limits exist, who defines them, and what precedents get set once those lines blur.

That question opens a much bigger can of worms than people realize.

Well said. So many everyday comforts exist because of unseen labor.

This makes a valid point. People are inherently distrustful of information that has been significantly censored.

May your day be warm, joyful, and shared with the ones you love.

This is becoming very serious. This kind of tanker seizure seems like a major escalation. I'm interested in the diplomatic outcome of this.

That is a significant one. Record 30-year JGB yields indicate a tightening of financial conditions and may put additional pressure on risk assets, global bonds, and the Japanese yen. It seems like yet another indication that the low-rate period is truly coming to an end.