Bullish on Japan
Economic and market indicators are finally flashing green for the Land of the Rising Sun.
Economic and market indicators are finally flashing green for the Land of the Rising Sun.
While most investors believe inflation is set to rise, this is hardly a foregone conclusion; indeed, the threats of high inflation and deflation both remain.
In order for future real returns to approach those of the last 45 years, unless one makes the highly optimistic assumption of a further expansion in the multiple, either real earnings must compound at a significantly higher rate, or dividend yields must rise.
Shifting exchange rate policies in Asia may push the U.S. dollar down further.
REITs are now fairly valued, but proceed cautiously.
When building return forecasts, be wary of extrapolating past periods of underperformance.
This report examines inflation’s impact on investments and evaluates several inflation-hedging strategies with an emphasis on cross-border investments. Exhibits include the performance of various inflation hedges in high and low inflation periods.
Emerging markets equity indices could undergo a radical facelift if FTSE and MSCI follow through with plans to boost exposure to Korea and/or Taiwan.
Yes, yields are low. But TIPS still have a few things going for them.
How long will cash continue to be trash?