7 predictions for the Japanese economy in 2007

1. Market analysts say that start-up stocks will begin sluggishly but surge toward the end of 2007.

2. Market participants (85%) expect investment trusts to be the biggest buyers of Japanese stocks in 2007.

3. Japanese companies will continue to aggressively buy back their own stock to increase value for shareholders.

4. Nikkei Stock Average will test 19,000 by the end of the year.

5. M & A deals will be a major factor driving Japanese share prices higher this year.

6. Newly issued 10-year Japanese government bonds will likely hover between 1.54% – 2.22%.

7. Japanese companies are expected to improve on the record profits set in 2006.

High hopes are placed on Japan's auto sector to drive global sales and strong earnings.

Yep…Japan is back and going great guns.

What do you think?