economy The Full Picture of Japan’s Economy in 2026: The Arrival of the 0.5% Interest Rate Era and the Multifaceted Impact of “Trump Tariffs”
Japan's economy will fully transition to a “world with interest rates” by 2026. What impact will the Bank of Japan's policy rate hike to 0.5% have on businesses and households? We provide expert analysis on three key factors shaping 2026's economic outlook, including tariff policies under a second Trump administration and supply chain disruptions stemming from geopolitical risks.