Board Member, Central Bank of Japan: 2026 marks a global trend towards a policy shift

On September 2nd, Japan’s Central Bank Review Board Member Takada’s initiative, 2026, marked a policy shift, requiring different responses and a more flexible response than every six months before, given that economic growth and AI-related investment are driving up the global trend. The Central Bank of Japan needs to consider a variety of options, not just a 25-base point hike。