japanese economy

The Best Investments in Japan's Changing Economy

I spent last week in Tokyo, and I want to share what I found on my trip to Japan.

It's proof positive that we're on the right track and,...

Stock Market Today Reacting to Japan Recession News

Good morning! Futures forecast a slight decline in the stock market today from yesterday's close despite positive momentum for European and...

Bank of Japan Policy is Doomed to Failure

The Bank of Japan (BOJ), Japan's central bank, bowed to government pressure this week by adopting a 2% inflation target and accepting...

Can the Japanese Economy End Deflation With These Steps?

Japan's newly elected Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is taking aggressive measures in an attempt to end the deflationary spiral that has plagued the...

These Three Iconic Japanese Brand Names Are On My "Short List"

[Kyoto, Japan] - Many investors have piled into Japan lately reasoning that somehow this will be "the year" Japan turns around and there will ...

Japanese Election: The Promise of "Unlimited Easing" Sparks More Yen Weakness

Japanese equities have soared and the Japanese yen has weakened over the past week following prime minister Yoshihiko Noda's decision to dissolve...

Godzilla Will Come Out of Tokyo Bay Before Japan Rebounds

Let's talk Japan.

Every year some analyst comes out with a variation of the story that Japan is about to rebound.

Usually...

Economic Aftershocks of the Japan Earthquake 

The 8.9 magnitude earthquake and resulting tsunami that hit northeastern Japan today (Friday) had an immediate impact on financial markets all over...