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  Economy Seen as Debacle for Ruling Japanese Party

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  November 15, 2012

  The upcoming Japanese election will mean that three of Asia’s four largest economies–Japan, China and South Korea–will have new leaders in 2013. South Korea will elect its new president on Dec. 19, and the winner will take office in February. And China officially replaced Hu Jintao as head of the...

• BOJ Could Expand Stimulus

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  April 6, 2012

  The Bank of Japan (BOJ) might boost stimulus in the wake of a vote by the upper house of Parliament to block a nominee to its board and a call by lawmakers for a more “proactive” monetary policy.

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  Japan’s Prime Minister Steps Down

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  August 26, 2011

  Prime Minister Naoto Kan of Japan resigned from leadership of his party on Friday and confirmed that he would step down from his government post, leaving the path clear for a successor to be chosen on Monday.

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  Moody’s Downgrades Japan One Notch

  By Marlene Y. Satter, AdvisorOne  |  August 24, 2011

  Rating agency cites political situation as reason; Japan now at same level as China.

• Government Change in Japan Tempest in a Teapot?

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  September 8, 2009

  Observers don't expect massive change from party shift

• Editor's Choice for August 31, 2009: Market-Moving News for This Week

  By James J. Green, AdvisorOne  |  August 31, 2009

  What's happening this week