BOJ Poised for Biggest Rate Hike in 30 Years Amid Inflation Worries
Markets expect the BOJ to lift rates to 0.75% on December 19—the biggest hike in 30 years—as persistent inflation tests Japan’s recovery.
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Fed Cuts Rates a Sixth Time, Signals Higher Bar Ahead
On December 10, 2025, the U.S. Fed cut rates by 25 basis points, the third straight monthly cut and sixth since September 2024, but cautioned that future easing will face a higher bar.
US Fed Cuts Interest Rates by 25bps in Third 2025 Cut
The US Fed on Dec 11 cut rates by 25bps to 3.5–3.75%, its third cut of the year, aiming to stabilize jobs and steer inflation toward 2%.
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The Chinese mainland’s social financing reached 431.26 trillion yuan by July, with yuan-denominated loans up 6.8%, reflecting strong policy support for real economic growth.
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