Japan: building blocks
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The Japanese economy is unlikey to see a strong recovery prior to 1996 due to weak economic activity and the weight of bad debts. Retail sales are flat and industrial production is dropping. Some factors should benefit the economy and push up share prices. The cost of borrowing has dropped, and the value of the yen is likely to fall due to low interest rates. The stock market should benefit from dividend yields being above short-term rates of interest. Net profits are likely to see an improvement as extraordinary losses decline.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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Japan: early days
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Japanese share prices dropped in 1st half 1995, but the Nikkei 225 has seen a rise from Jul 1995. Foreign investors are enthusiastic about Japanese shares, and some analysts see the market performing strongly after a spell of underperformance. The Japanese economy is still affected by problems, and a loose monetary policy is needed, in addition to state help for the banking industry and a more rapid move toward deregulation. This should help avert the danger of recession.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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Japan: in the nick of time
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The Tokyo stock market saw a drop in share prices in 1st half 1995. The yen was rising in relation to the US dollar and real estate prices were dropping, leading to concern that a slump could threaten. The market has begun to recover since Jul 1995. The yen has dropped in relation to the dollar, and monetary policy is geared to boosting the economy, as is fiscal policy. Weaker banks will be aided by public sector support, and the economic recovery appears to be under way.
Publication Name: Investors Chronicle
Subject: Business
ISSN: 0261-3115
Year: 1995
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