Japan Dips into Recession as “Japan, Inc.” Profits Set New Highs
November 24, 2014 at 11:00 AM EST
Japan’s economy dipped into a surprise recession in the third quarter, causing many investors to question the economic platform of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The initial focus has been on the second stage of the consumption tax hike, which was blamed for the setback. The economic contraction seems...