Currency is key to Nikkei; U.S. rate move expected to affect yen, markets

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Mikio Takada, equity department general manager of Nikko Securities, predicts that stock activity in the Nikkei will be largely dependent on the interest rates of the US dollar. Mr. Takada points out that interest rates rising by 0.25% could push the stock market's upward trend and that the market will consolidate within a few hundred points of 20000 if interest rates remain unchanged. Mr. Takada also maintains that rates should fall if a 10000 to 20000 rise is to happen.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Currency Stabilization Programs, International aspects, Influence, Dollar (United States), Currency devaluation, Devaluation (Currency), Currency stabilization, Nikkei 225 Index (Index)

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Move into region's stocks - but carefully

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Investment advisers maintain that Asian stock markets pose good investment opportunities but advocate that caution should be observed when investing in Asian stocks. Investment advisers are divided as to where to invest but Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia may be good options for foreign investors. Advisers warn, however, that investors should be on the lookout for potential pitfalls that Asian investments are likely to exhibit.

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Japanese fund managers find bargains as U.S. investors sour on Asia's markets

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Many Japanese fund managers will continue to seek investments in Asian stocks despite the sharp decline in prices experienced in 1994. They hope capitalize on bargain investments in Asia which were left by many US investors who became wary of overexposure after the Mexican peso crisis. Among all Asian investments, many Japanese fund managers were most optimistic about Singapore because of the country's strong economic performance.

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