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Japan to Sell Rice From Emergency Stockpiles as Prices Soar

Japan will sell 210,000 tons of rice from emergency stockpiles amid record household prices for the grain, with the average retail price for 5 kilograms of rice surging 82% to 3,688 yen ($24) in the week of Jan. 27th compared with a year ago.

Japan initiates communication with U.S. over tariffs

Japan has already begun communicating with the U.S. after President Trump's order on formulating plans for tariff proposal, a government spokesperson said on Friday.

Mass Firings at CFPB Extend Beyond Probationary Staff

The Trump administration fired dozens of full-time employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, including those with three-year contracts, according to five sources and termination letters. Employees can seek recourse if they believe their firings were the result of discrimination or whistleblower activities.

Trump, X Settle Lawsuit Over Ban Following Capitol Riot

Trump settles lawsuit against Musk's X over Twitter ban for $10 million

Consumer Complaints Still Accepted During CFPB Freeze

Despite a government freeze, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's online consumer complaint portal remains operational. Submitting a complaint may still be effective in resolving issues with banks or credit reporting agencies.

US Wholesale Prices Rise More Than Expected

U.S. wholesale prices unexpectedly jump 0.4% in January, raising inflation concerns.

Fewer Americans Seek Unemployment Benefits Amid Solid Job Market

Jobless claims fall as employers hold onto workers

CFPB Complaint Portal Remains Active Amid Trump Administration's Freeze

Despite the temporary halt in work by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the online consumer complaint portal remains active, allowing consumers to file complaints against banks and credit reporting agencies. The system routes complaints to the relevant companies, who are expected to respond within 15 days and provide a resolution within 60 days.