Tag: Rate Hikes
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BOJ Rate Hikes Ahead: What to Expect This Year in Japan
Japan’s central bank eyes further rate hikes in a shifting environment The Bank of Japan (BOJ) appears poised to continue tightening policy through 2026 after pushing its policy rate above 0.5% in late 2025—the highest level in three decades. As inflation cools and household spending stabilizes, policymakers are increasingly confident that a virtuous cycle can…
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Australia’s Property Market Hurdles: Rate Hikes and Slower Growth in 2026
2025’s Comeback, 2026’s Brakes: What the Outlook Says After a year of surprising momentum in Australia’s property market, 2025 appeared to signal a revival with stronger price growth and higher activity. Yet observers warn that 2026 may bring a very different dynamic. Economists point to a combination of potential rate hikes, higher borrowing costs, and…