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Investing in Japan

Prime minister Kishida says: reassess our economy; yen falls, inflation bites; equities offer ‘new opportunity’; Bank of Japan rates scrutinised; overseas property buyers keen to enter; population strain prompts pension action; art market surges

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Japan’s prime minister Kishida says: ‘reassess our economy’
Investors, notably in Asia, seek reassurance that bounceback will last, as ‘unpredictable’ China loses its sheen
Japan government pension acts on population strain
World’s largest retirement fund turns to data science in hunt for higher returns
Yen tumbles and shares soar as Japan inflation begins to bite
Export industries report all-time highs, while households face rising cost of imports
It’s time for Japanese equities to leave the doldrums
Ukraine and pandemic aftermath set scene for reversal of main stock index underperformance
Investors read the runes on course of Japan’s monetary policy
Central bank watchers deeply divided on when and how ultra-loose approach will unwind
Japan government sweeteners aim to attract investors
Official push is on to lure more investment but the real issue may be lack of asset managers’ transparency

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