Japan sector funds review – is age of deflation over?

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We look at the Japanese economy, stock market and what might lie ahead, as well as how our Wealth Shortlist funds performed over 2023.

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Published on 26 January 2024

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It was an unusual and difficult start to the year for Japan.

A powerful earthquake struck central Japan on New Year's Day, triggering tsunami warnings and leaving devastation in its wake. Just a few days later, a passenger airplane collided with a coastguard plane at an airport in Tokyo.

Events like this remind us how unpredictable life is. While Japanese investors might have had a prosperous 2023, there are often reasons why it's impossible to forecast what might be next.

Heading into 2024, we reflect on economic and stock market performance over the past year and consider what might lie ahead. As always though, the year has the potential to look very different to what we expect.

This article isn't personal advice. If you're not sure if an investment is right for you, ask for financial advice. All investments fall as well as