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Investing in Japan – an emperor with new clothes?


COMMENT Japan has securely hooked its wagon to the QE train. What exactly is happening and how should investors react? 

John Berry
Sat, 03 Aug 2013

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Japan is the world’s third largest economy, but on many economic and demographic measures it is not a compelling investment destination. 

Here’s a quick economic roundup:

  • Staggering debt levels: Japan’s government debt to GDP ratio is an eye-watering 233%. This is the

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John Berry
Sat, 03 Aug 2013
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