Why now is a great time to buy Japanese stocks

Japan’s stockmarket is riding high after its PM announced he was to step down. But there are still plenty of bargains. Saloni Sardana looks at the reasons why now's a good time to buy into Japan's unloved stockmarket.

Japanese stock index boards
Japanese stocks are riding high
(Image credit: © Kyodo News via Getty Images)

Last Friday, Japanese prime minister Yoshide Suga resigned, saying he would not seek re-election after spending just one year in office.

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Saloni Sardana

Saloni is a web writer for MoneyWeek focusing on personal finance and global financial markets. Her work has appeared in FTAdviser (part of the Financial Times),  Business Insider and City A.M, among other publications. She holds a masters in international journalism from City, University of London.

Follow her on Twitter at @sardana_saloni