Kenichi Azuma

But even if Koizumi loses, the chances are very small that Japan will change its structural reform policies.

But even if Koizumi loses, the chances are very small that Japan will change its structural reform policies.

Japanese pension funds and institutions will likely accelerate their buying from October when the second half of this business year read more

Japanese pension funds and institutions will likely accelerate their buying from October when the second half of this business year starts. We are seeing one of the best buying chances.

Companies with strong earnings prospects may lead the market higher. Automakers and auto equipment makers are buying targets given increasing read more

Companies with strong earnings prospects may lead the market higher. Automakers and auto equipment makers are buying targets given increasing sales in overseas markets.

Investors' expectations of steelmakers' earnings are high. Steel producers may lead the market this week.

Investors' expectations of steelmakers' earnings are high. Steel producers may lead the market this week.

In order for the market to get out of this range-bound trading, we need stocks or sectors that can lead read more

In order for the market to get out of this range-bound trading, we need stocks or sectors that can lead the way ... and steel stocks may assume that role.