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Nikkei Breaks 53,000 Barrier as Investors Bet on Takaichi's Political Gamble
Tokyo, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
On January 13, 2026, the Nikkei 225 index soared to an all-time closing high of 53,549.16, driven by market conviction that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is preparing to dissolve the Lower House. This potential snap election has reignited the ‘Takaichi Trade,’ with investors banking on prolonged expansionary policies and political stability under Japan’s first female premier. However, this equity boom presents a double-edged sword: the yen has simultaneously weakened to the 158 range against the dollar, sparking immediate concerns from Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama regarding excessive currency volatility and the potential need for intervention.
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Record Clean Energy Surge Drives Historic Drop in Coal Power Across China and India
Beijing, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
For the first time since 1973, coal-fired electricity generation has simultaneously declined in China and India, marking a pivotal shift in the global energy landscape. Data for 2025 indicates a 1.6% drop in China and a 3% decrease in India, driven largely by record-breaking renewable energy installations rather than economic stagnation. China added a staggering 300 GW of solar capacity, while India boosted its green energy additions by 44%. While both nations continue to expand coal capacity for peak demand security, this data suggests that renewables are finally meeting new electricity demand. This historic decoupling signals that a structural peak in thermal coal usage is likely imminent, potentially accelerating global decarbonization timelines significantly.
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Eric Adams Unveils NYCToken Cryptocurrency to Fund Fight Against Antisemitism
New York City, Tuesday, 13 January 2026.
Former Mayor Adams launched NYCToken Monday to combat antisemitism using blockchain revenue, though the venture debuts with a largely non-functional website and undisclosed financial backers.