# Why Japan Inc can shrug off interest-rate hikes — and America can’t

https://mins.news/en/item/49122

- Financial Times, 2026-09-08 04:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.ft.com/content/462fddd0-850d-46e0-b2e7-5804d483ab52?syn-25a6b1a6=1

> Japan Inc’s contrasting response to interest-rate increases compared with America highlights the importance of the narrative behind rate rises.