Core Viewpoint - An increasing number of Japanese companies perceive that rising interest rates negatively impact their business, highlighting the challenges faced by the Bank of Japan in normalizing its long-standing ultra-low interest rate policy [1] Group 1: Business Sentiment - Approximately 44% of Japanese companies believe that the downside risks of rising interest rates outweigh the upside risks, a figure that has increased by nearly 7 percentage points compared to expectations in April 2024 [1] - Companies expressing concern include real estate firms worried that rising mortgage rates will suppress housing demand, as well as businesses indicating they may need to delay loans [1] - Only 2.8% of companies feel that rising interest rates will benefit them, with some believing that a stronger yen will reduce import costs [1] Group 2: Currency Impact - The announcement by Prime Minister Fumio Kishida regarding the early election has led to a further decline in the yen this month [1]
越来越多日企视加息为不利因素 日本央行面临政策挑战
Xin Hua Cai Jing·2026-01-22 06:51