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Group 1 - The article discusses the anticipated normalization of Japan's monetary policy, with a high probability of a 25 basis point interest rate hike, which has surged from 20% to 94% since early December [6][45]. - Japan's core CPI has remained above the central bank's 2% target for 28 consecutive months, indicating a shift from deflation to inflation driven by wage increases in the service sector [12][19]. - The article highlights that Japan's output gap has been positive for three consecutive quarters, suggesting that demand is exceeding supply, which is a significant change for a country that has experienced low consumer demand for decades [22][24]. Group 2 - The article notes that Japan's long-standing low interest rates are misaligned with the current inflation rate, which is around 3%, while the policy rate is only 0.5% [26][28]. - It emphasizes the potential impact of a 25 basis point rate hike on global capital flows, particularly as Japanese investors are the largest foreign holders of U.S. Treasuries, with holdings of approximately $1.2 trillion [72]. - The article warns that a tightening of liquidity due to Japan's rate hike could lead to significant capital outflows from emerging markets, which are already facing high external debt levels [85][87]. Group 3 - The article predicts that major Japanese banks will benefit from the rate hike, with Mitsubishi UFJ Bank estimating an increase in net profit by 480 billion yen due to improved net interest margins [91]. - However, the real estate market may suffer as higher interest rates could lead to increased mortgage costs, potentially decreasing new home sales by 12% in 2026 [94][96]. - The article concludes that while the short-term effects may include market volatility and a downturn in housing prices, normalizing interest rates is essential for Japan's long-term economic recovery [101].