NOMURA CONNECTS
Economics
The Trump administration has announced a range of measures aimed at addressing affordability in the run up to this year’s midterm elections including housing, healthcare and consumer finances. In our view, these initiatives are unlikely to materially alter the near-term inflation outlook
6 min read | January 2026
Central Banks
A consumption tax moratorium and a weak yen might encourage the BOJ to raise interest rates sooner and more often
3 min read | January 2026
Economics
Rising US capex in artificial intelligence is benefiting Asia on a broader basis than just increased chip exports
3 min read | January 2026
Annual Outlook
We expect above-trend growth, a fall in the unemployment rate and sticky inflation, but a politicized Fed still cuts twice
9 min read | January 2026