Why You Should Be Afraid Of Japan
If you want to terrify Tim Geithner or Ben Bernanke, just start talking about Japan. Frankly, you should probably feel afraid when you hear about Japan's economy.You know: Economic superpower gets into a financial bubble. The bubble pops, and now — 20 years later — the country can't seem to get
Japan Justice Minister Quits Over Jokes About Job
The Japanese justice minister resigned Monday over comments that made light of his duty to respond to questioning in parliament, the latest blow to the ruling party as it struggles to keep Japan's fragile economic recovery alive.The gaffe is the latest setback for Prime Minister Naoto Kan,
Japanese Retail Sales Month Over Month
Down she goes
Japanese Retails Sales
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Japan: To Fix Your Economy, Honor Your Failed Entrepreneurs
After visiting Okinawa, Japan, and meeting with global experts on innovation, I’ve come to the conclusion that Silicon Valley’s greatest advantage isn’t its diversity; it is the fact that it accepts and glorifies failure. Like many other countries, Japan has tried replicating Silicon Valley.
Japan, Once Dynamic, Is Disheartened By Decline
DISPIRITED Akiko Oka has worked part time in an Osaka clothing shop since her store closed in 2002. She said she lamented Japan’s loss of vigor.OSAKA, Japan — Like many members of Japan’s middle class, Masato Y. enjoyed a level of affluence two decades ago that was the envy of the
Japan’s Output Grew 0.4%, Exceeding Forecast
Japan’s economy grew a revised 0.4 percent from April to June, an increase from the previous quarter and more than an initial government estimate. But the strong yen and slowing global growth gave policy makers little to cheer about over the outlook.The revised gross
Three Asia ETFs That Disappoint
Everyone knows that emerging markets are the place to be and the Asia-Pacific region is at the heart of that thesis, but that doesn't mean all is well throughout the region.
EUR/JPY Headed Back To 3-month Lows
EUR/JPY broke through its latest support level and it look's like it is headed toward it's most recent 3-month lows. Liquidity coming out of market and RISK OFF
