Miscellaneous

In all four countries, it is clear that WFP will have to expand its existing operations to drought-affected populations in read more

In all four countries, it is clear that WFP will have to expand its existing operations to drought-affected populations in order to address the increasing needs. While final figures on the number of people in need of urgent assistance are still being established, donors must respond now if we are going to avert a humanitarian catastrophe.

Worldwide, inflation is going to be the big story next year. For Japan, that's going to be a big positive.

Worldwide, inflation is going to be the big story next year. For Japan, that's going to be a big positive.

When there's considerable uncertainty in the market, like there is now, banks lead the decline.

When there's considerable uncertainty in the market, like there is now, banks lead the decline.

Given Japan's shaky political and financial situation, the market will continue to produce such knee-jerk reactions to stock movements in read more

Given Japan's shaky political and financial situation, the market will continue to produce such knee-jerk reactions to stock movements in the U.S..

Swings in U.S. stocks always hit here hard, but lingering concern about the health of Japan's banking system is the read more

Swings in U.S. stocks always hit here hard, but lingering concern about the health of Japan's banking system is the main factor weighing heavy.

I see levels below 17,500 as very attractive for bargain-hunting.

I see levels below 17,500 as very attractive for bargain-hunting.

The recent loss in Tokyo was triggered by factors like the reshuffle of the Nikkei components and tumbles in U.S. read more

The recent loss in Tokyo was triggered by factors like the reshuffle of the Nikkei components and tumbles in U.S. shares. It has nothing to do with economic fundamentals in Japan, which have not worsened at all.

For the Nikkei to go up further, gains need to become more broad-based.

For the Nikkei to go up further, gains need to become more broad-based.

It's a good strategy to take aim at this generation. They've finished raising children and they've paid off their mortgages, read more

It's a good strategy to take aim at this generation. They've finished raising children and they've paid off their mortgages, so all that cash is sitting in their pockets.

The exchange failed to deal with systems problems twice because of excessive red tape. Tokyo is falling behind other markets read more

The exchange failed to deal with systems problems twice because of excessive red tape. Tokyo is falling behind other markets in Asia.