Akio Yoshino
Akio Yoshino
cloud economy poised question sky
There's no cloud in the sky right now, ... Japan's economy is poised for a reacceleration. There's no question about that.
japanese market recovery strength unusual
The Japanese market recovery is being underpinned by unusual strength in U.S. equities.
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The crude oil price is the U.S. economy's Achilles' heel as higher costs for gas and engine oil directly affect consumers. A possible rise in borrowing costs in Japan may curb demand for loans and is a blow to bank stocks.
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The emphasis isn't on companies' outlook for future growth. Rather, investors are picking stocks with low (price-to-earnings) ratios, or companies that averaged safe revenue growth over the last five years.