Affordable childcare means parents aren’t forced to choose between raising their kids and keeping their jobs. It means better outcomes for all of us. Source: usatoday.com

Kazuo Momma of Mizuho Research & Technologies discusses the impact of higher energy prices on inflation in Japan, Prime Minister Takaichi’s upcoming trip to the U.S., and why the Lower House’s approval of Takaichi’s BOJ board member nominations might not be very significant. Source: cnbc.com

Recent reports suggest the president may have only a thin buffer to rely on if a prolonged conflict starts to weaken growth and spur inflation. Source: politico.com

Because of greater exposure to disruptions in the Middle East, such as high natural gas prices, businesses and consumers outside the U.S. are being hit harder by the war in Iran. Source: washingtonpost.com

In normal times, the Federal Reserve would more or less ignore an oil price shock like the one we’re in now. Source: cnn.com

Nicholas Smith of CLSA discusses why he is confident the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates in April, how higher energy prices factor into rate decisions, and he expects from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s visit to Washington. Source: cnbc.com