Hideo Arimura

Investor confidence about profits at exporters is getting much stronger. The dollar's advance is a major support for the bullish read more

Investor confidence about profits at exporters is getting much stronger. The dollar's advance is a major support for the bullish outlook.

Automakers are still cheap relative to their earnings outlook.

Automakers are still cheap relative to their earnings outlook.

Speculation about an end to interest rate rises is strengthening more than ever. The central bank's minutes prompted buying of read more

Speculation about an end to interest rate rises is strengthening more than ever. The central bank's minutes prompted buying of electronics makers today.

Lower rates on loans will create quite tough conditions for consumer lenders because interest income accounts for the majority of read more

Lower rates on loans will create quite tough conditions for consumer lenders because interest income accounts for the majority of their revenue. It's almost impossible to foresee clearly what their profits will be.

Investor confidence about profits at exporters is getting much stronger for the coming fiscal year. The dollar's advance is a read more

Investor confidence about profits at exporters is getting much stronger for the coming fiscal year. The dollar's advance is a major support for the bullish outlook.