Economic positives and political situation split opinion on Japan

Fund managers are divided on which way the Japanese economy will turn over the coming months. Ed Merner, adviser to the Atlantis Japan Growth fund, believes the Japanese stock market will rise on the back of increased domestic confidence. He says: "Over the past few years the domestic investor has been wary of the Japanese market and has chosen to invest abroad. This looks set to change as positive economic signs continue to increase. Confidence should be restored, encouraging the markets to pick up. This return to domestic investment, which will be accelerated by any corrections in markets...