Thumbs down in Tokyo
Article Abstract:
The financial woes of Japanese banks have grown worse, as the 28% drop in bank shares is well below the Nikkei average. The lending ability of Japanese banks fluctuates with the stockmarket. Bank loans are a main source of credit, being equivalent to 90% of Japan's gross national product (GNP) in 1991.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Joe sixpack's shares
Article Abstract:
Individual investors still retain the largest share of securities holdings in the US, although the portion held by institutional investors has increased to near parity. Many small investors maintain their interest in the stock market through the use of mutual funds.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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