Propped up: Japanese bonds
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The Japanese Finance Ministry is doing all it can to keep the nation's economy and stockmarket afloat. It recently announced it will purchase $795 million worth of government bonds from the secondary market. The move raises the price and reduces the risk of bonds.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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Squeezed? Japanese shares
Article Abstract:
Japanese finance officials now blame the stockmarket crash on the short selling of bank stocks in New York City, London, and other foreign markets. Short selling was facilitated by stock lending by Japanese investors, insurance companies, and trust banks.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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The harder they fall: Japanese stockbrokers
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The recession and lack of stock market activity in Japan threatens to severely impact its securities industry, causing consolidation of its stockbrokers. Yamaichi Securities, the nation's fourth-largest, is thought to be in deep financial trouble.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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