Japan's Stocks Hit 35-Year High, Though Economy Faces Challenges
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Japan's stock market hit a 35-year record high, contrasting with its recession-hit economy in a split between Wall Street and Main Street
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Foreign investors are pouring money into Japanese stocks due to strong corporate earnings and governance reforms
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However, Japan faces economic challenges like a weak yen, shrinking population, and two quarters of GDP decline
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Analysts see optimistic signs like rising wages and possible interest rate hikes ending years of deflation
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For a mature economy, Japan's growth prospects are "not that bad," unlikely to exceed 1% GDP growth long-term