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.

Impact of economic expansion has finally spread to consumers.

Impact of economic expansion has finally spread to consumers.

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.

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.

Seems like Tokyo stocks hit the short-term bottom on Monday. Now investors are comfortable about buying and giving a positive read more

Seems like Tokyo stocks hit the short-term bottom on Monday. Now investors are comfortable about buying and giving a positive reaction to good corporate earnings.