Takada Chuang: 2026 marks a policy shift, with interest rate hikes becoming a global trend

Takada Chuang stated that 2026 marks a policy shift, as economic growth and investments related to artificial intelligence are driving interest rate hikes to become a global trend. The Bank of Japan needs to adopt more flexible response measures than once every six months and consider multiple options besides raising interest rates by 25 basis points each time.