Wall Street Journal (February 4, 2014)
The Nikkei’s fall puts added pressure on Shinzo Abe’s efforts to revive Japan. The correction may prove temporary, but it is surely a sign of underlying weakness in Abenomics, which should be fortified. “Policy makers shouldn’t govern by the wishes of stock markets, but in this case Mr. Abe could take a hint. If 2013 was the year when he hyped Japan’s economic prospects, 2014 will need to be the year when he starts doing something about it.”
Tags: 2014, Abe, Abenomics, Correction, Economic prospects, Hype, Japan, Nikkei, Policy makers, Stock markets, Temporary, Weakness
Financial Times (November 13)
“Stock markets have long played a critical role in the global economy, funnelling the wealth of individuals to businesses in need of money to expand…..they have helped turn trading nations into empires, created a multibillion-dollar savings industry and fuelled the growth of 21st-century titans such as Google.” Yet, IPOs have dropped off dramatically in recent years. Experts are divided as to whether this is a temporary change linked to economic upheaval or the sign of a fundamental shift.
Tags: Economy, IPOs, Stock markets, Wealth
