If the next premier after reform-minded Koizumi raises concerns about slower progress in structural reforms or debates about the consumption tax, it would be negative for Japanese stocks. |
Investors who don't want to take the risk of betting either yes or no are squaring positions, resulting in selling of recent gainers. |
It's good time for the market to take a breather. |
Shares such as real estate are expected to rise on expectations for land prices. |
The headline figure came in within market expectations, and the sixth straight monthly increase was welcome. |
The market is reacting (to the report). |
The question is whether other emerging Internet-related companies have done something illegal when applying the (same) scheme. |
There is a sense of relief as we have shrugged off the risks that could come from a major event. |
We have a bunch of good news today. First, foreign investors took a cue from strong earnings here and stepped up their buying, in particular after the earnings from Sony. |