Volatility in general is still falling, with both equity and commodity volatility lower than their 2005/06 trough. However, we are seeing signs of life in interest rate volatility. US rate volatility has recently pipped up, and this has been led…
Japan’s economy is running out of time and growth
Posted in Featured, Japan on January 10, 2012
The recent Q4-12 GDP print in Japan underscores the mounting pressure on BOJ and Ministry of Finance officials to act decisively on the ongoing strength of the Yen. Japan’s economy slumped to a 2.9% contraction on the year (nominal GDP,…
