Jumping on to the Japanese bandwagon

Article Abstract:

Japanese stock prices have risen, and they could rise further as a result of cost-cutting measures among big companies. There are still doubts, and restructuring was forecast in 1993, but did not occur ona large scale. Some analysts argue that the long Japanese recession means that companies are more prepared to take action. Economic recovery could be delayed by recession, which could lead to stocks being sold, but domestic investors may then see low stock prices as an opportunity to buy stocks.

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Hope at last

Article Abstract:

The Japanese Nikkei 225 index has performed well in 1999, and the Japanese market is the best performer world wide in early 1999, though there are doubts as to how long this can continue. Companies are restructuring and cutting costs, which is a hopeful sign. Domestic investors have large amounts of savings and stock prices would have a broader based rally if those savings were attracted to stocks. There is still a risk of economic contraction in 2nd half 1999, warns Goldman Sachs.

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