Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong affirms that the nation's 1.8% growth forecast for 2026 already factors in a 15% semiconductor tariff, signaling policy preparedness for global trade headwinds.
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Rhee Chang-yong Says 1.8% Growth Outlook for This Year Already Reflects 15% Semiconductor Tariff

Bank of Korea Governor Rhee Chang-yong affirms that the nation's 1.8% growth forecast for 2026 already factors in a 15% semiconductor tariff, signaling policy preparedness for global trade headwinds.

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2026 begins with uncertainty, rivalry, and hard choices. Europe, the US, China, and global economies face pressure like never before. How the world navigates this year could redefine power. #GlobalTrends #2026Outlook #Geopolitics
U.S. economic growth in 2025 exceeded expectations, and tax cuts, corporate incentives, lower interest rates and clearer trade policy support cautious optimism for 2026. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2025/12/31/world/reasons-to-be-optimistic-on-2026-economy/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #us #useconomy #donaldtrump #tariffs #2026outlook
Five reasons the U.S. can be optimistic about the 2026 economy

In the lead-up to the end of the year, the market rose more than 15% and gross domestic product growth in the third quarter was an unexpectedly robust 4.3%.

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The December FOMC meeting was viewed as more dovish than expected, with the Fed delivering a third consecutive 25bp rate cut and experts divided on the 2026 rate outlook amid ongoing uncertainty.
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Expert Views on December FOMC Decision

The December FOMC meeting was viewed as more dovish than expected, with the Fed delivering a third consecutive 25bp rate cut and experts divided on the 2026 rate outlook amid ongoing uncertainty.

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The US Federal Reserve maintained its 2026 median federal funds rate projection at 3.4%, signaling no change from its previous outlook and reinforcing expectations for a steady policy path.
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Fed Projects 2026 Median Federal Funds Rate at 3.4% — Unchanged from Previous Forecast

The US Federal Reserve maintained its 2026 median federal funds rate projection at 3.4%, signaling no change from its previous outlook and reinforcing expectations for a steady policy path.

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