The Fed isn’t your biggest worry. The central-bank decision that actually impacts your 401(k) lands in Tokyo.
Japan is edging toward the exit on buying America’s debt. Here is why this matters to your retirement plans.
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Friday, 18 September 2026
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The Fed isn’t your biggest worry. The central-bank decision that actually impacts your 401(k) lands in Tokyo.
Japan is edging toward the exit on buying America’s debt. Here is why this matters to your retirement plans.