Nikkei Soars Past 40,000 as Japan's Economy Shows New Signs of Vitality
• Japanese stock market rising after 35 years, with Nikkei index over 40,000 • Inflation has returned after years of deflation; Bank of Japan expected to raise interest rates • Foreign investors increasing investments due to low valuations and earnings growth forecasts • Government policies aim to get companies to return more money to shareholders • Aging population causing labor shortages and pressure for higher wages, which could fuel growth