Japan is a story of fascinating contrasts. To unlock the opportunities and understand how the story will continue to unfold, it requires an expert in the region – to connect the history with the future.
A confluence of factors from strong domestic demand and price hikes to increased foreign investor interest, are likely to boost Japan stocks as bigger profits continue through 2024.
4 min read | September 2023
We previously explored the major events that led to a decades-long deflationary spiral in Japan. Here, we lay out how Japan’s economy can wake from its slumber by focusing on four main themes, (1) human resources strategy; (2) software investment; (3) entrenching a price-hiking culture; and (4) governance reforms.
5 min read | August 2023
Investor interest in the Japanese economy is increasing globally, due to expectations of an end to deflation. We summarize the major events that led to a decades-long deflationary spiral.
4 min read | July 2023
Nomura’s Japan economists and strategists outline what’s on the horizon as the country opens up.
5 min read | December 2022
Our Japan economist and Global Macro strategist share their thoughts on how recent market conditions impact Japan and the BOJ's policy around yield curve control
26 min video | July 2022
Japan’s largest natural resource is the underutilized talent of Japanese women
3 min read | June 2022
Our Japan economists share their thoughts on the recent JPY weakness and what we can expect ahead from policy makers.
26 min video | April 2022
We discuss the BOJ’s policy stance, the path forward and the “noise” around monetary policy as global inflationary pressures build.
44 min podcast | January 2022
Nomura’s Japan experts outline what’s on the horizon as the country’s economy approaches the endgame of the Covid-19 pandemic
3 min read | December 2021
Green, social and sustainability bonds in Japan are seen as instrumental in achieving the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals and addressing the nation’s social issues
5 min read | October 2021
Outlook for Japan and markets ahead of the election.
30 min podcast | September 2021
China, which staged a sharp rebound in economic growth could face downward pressure into the second half of the year. Japan's recovery hinges on the acceleration of its vaccination program.
3 min read | June 2021
We discuss the impact of this recent wave of Covid-19 infections.
35 min podcast | May 2021
As part of global moves toward reducing carbon emissions, attention will likely focus on the debate surrounding carbon pricing in 2021.
3 min read | March 2021
