Japanese economy
Despite languishing in the doldrums for nearly two decades, Japan is still the world's second-largest economy and the yen one of the world's most important currencies.
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(16 March 12)
Japanese stocks have enjoyed a strong start to the year. Could this be the start of a long-term bull market?
(02 March 12)
Japan’s stock market looks to be on the rise again after decades of decline. So is this a real turning point, or just another false start? Cris Sholto Heaton investigates.
(01 March 12)
After two decades of economic malaise, Japanese stocks are about to take off, says James Ferguson. Here's how to profit.