Japan awakes
- Posted on July 23, 2026
- By Financial Times
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Japan's monetary policy shift toward higher interest rates signals a historic turning point after decades of economic stagnation. As the nation gradually exits its prolonged deflationary cycle, a 1 percent interest rate threshold could trigger significant market volatility and reshape global financial dynamics. This transition reflects Japan's economic recovery and raises critical questions about currency valuations, investment strategies, and the interconnected ripple effects across international markets and emerging economies.
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