Hard times on the margin: Japanese stockmarket
Article Abstract:
Japan's Finance Ministry hoped to boost the prices of stocks on the Tokyo exchange by liberalizing the rules governing margin purchases. Many speculators eagerly took advantage of the new rules on margin trading, but the market has continued to decline, and has become more volatile.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Cold comfort: Japanese stockmarket
Article Abstract:
Investors forecast prices on the Tokyo stock exchange will go up because the Japanese Finance Ministry has traditionally extended redemptive periods for investments trusts. However, this year there will be no extension, so many investors should being selling stocks.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Dawn chorus: Japanese stockmarket
Article Abstract:
The Nikkei 225 share average recently rose 20% from its low point in 1992, which may indicate a recovery. The increase is a result of the government's effort to counter the effects of asset deflation and lowering the official discount rate.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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