The pros and cons of inflation in Japan

David Vickers on Japan

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The market is underestimating the scale of change that will occur if inflation takes off in Japan, warns Russell Investment's David Vickers. However, there is a risk Abenomics is too successful, and a government bond rout could take place.

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