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  • The Black Swan from Japan: Why the Real Market Story Is in Tokyo

    The Black Swan from Japan: Why the Real Market Story Is in Tokyo

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    Everyone blamed America. But the deeper fault line runs through Japan. On Friday, June 5, markets fell hard. The Nasdaq dropped 4.2%. The S&P 500 lost roughly 2.6%. Gold fell more than 3%. Silver plunged almost 7%. Bitcoin dropped sharply and finished the week down nearly 18%. The obvious explanation arrived before the opening bell.…

  • Investing options with Japan could pay off again

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    For nearly a decade, Japan dealt with its collapsing banking system by putting its hands over its ears and singing loudly. Not surprisingly, this strategy didn’t work. But recent reforms have restored Japan’s banks to improve investing options with Japan — and its stock market, as well. If you decide to go east, however, go…