Top 4 Predictions for the Stock Market in 2014

No. 3: Japan will continue to disappoint

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Once again, there is not much indication that Japan will finally live up to its expectations in 2014. Despite previous optimism, there are not many chances for a growth of the stock market. As a new consumption tax is set to be enacted in April, a fiscal tightening is most likely to ensue. This will probably lead to an abrupt fall of the stock market and a consequent recession by the second quarter.