Hiroshi Arano

For the Nikkei to go up further, gains need to become more broad-based.

For the Nikkei to go up further, gains need to become more broad-based.

When there's considerable uncertainty in the market, like there is now, banks lead the decline.

When there's considerable uncertainty in the market, like there is now, banks lead the decline.

Swings in U.S. stocks always hit here hard, but lingering concern about the health of Japan's banking system is the read more

Swings in U.S. stocks always hit here hard, but lingering concern about the health of Japan's banking system is the main factor weighing heavy.

Worldwide, inflation is going to be the big story next year. For Japan, that's going to be a big positive.

Worldwide, inflation is going to be the big story next year. For Japan, that's going to be a big positive.

Given Japan's shaky political and financial situation, the market will continue to produce such knee-jerk reactions to stock movements in read more

Given Japan's shaky political and financial situation, the market will continue to produce such knee-jerk reactions to stock movements in the U.S..