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Japan's financial markets poised to weather US downturn

Japan's financial markets are positioned to withstand a potential US market downturn, according to an opinion piece. Decades of government efforts have strengthened Japan's financial infrastructure, making it a potential model for other Asian nations. A key indicator of this resilience is the significant reduction in cross-shareholdings on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, which now represent less than 10% of total listings, down from over 50% in the 1980s. This structural shift suggests a more embedded equity culture that could prove stable even if Wall Street experiences a sharp correction. AI

RANK_REASON The item is an opinion piece analyzing the potential resilience of Japan's financial markets against a US market crash.

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Japan's financial markets poised to weather US downturn

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Anthony Rowley ·

    Why Japan should be able to weather a US market crash

    What if Wall Street stock prices were to collapse from their current pinnacles under the sheer weight of excessive investment in artificial intelligence (AI)? Would markets in Tokyo and other Asian centres – not to mention Europe and beyond – follow suit? These are questions that…