Japan
In a move that has fundamentally reshaped the landscape of global finance, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) concluded its final policy meeting of 2025 on December 19th by raising its benchmark interest rate to 0.75%. This decision marks the highest borrowing cost in Japan since 1995 and signals the
Japan
The long-standing era of "free money" from the East has officially come to a close. On December 19, 2025, the Bank of Japan (BoJ) delivered a landmark interest rate hike, raising its benchmark short-term rate to 0.75%—the highest level seen in three decades. This move, while
Global Markets
As December 2025 dawns, global financial markets are gripped by a palpable "risk-off" sentiment, erasing much of November's robust gains and signaling a cautious start to the month. This widespread retreat from speculative assets is largely driven by a confluence of factors, including surging global Treasury