Follow the Money: The end of cheap money in Japan

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After decades in which borrowing has been virtually free, Japan is raising interest rates, affecting savers and borrowers alike. We talk to a former rate-setter at the Bank of Japan, to a homeowner who is braced for the cost of her mortgage to rise, and to a saver who ponders whether now is the time to finally bring her investments back to Japan. And we explore who's making money from the rising cost of borrowing. Presenter: Sam Fenwick Producer: Gideon Long You can email the team: businessdaily@bbc.co.uk (Picture: A man passes by a stock market indicator board in Tokyo, Japan, 15 October 2026. Credit: EPA)