Positive returns expected from Japan

This optimistic outlook is given despite Japan's Topix index reaching its lowest point for 28 years last week. Nicholas Weindling who manages JPMorgan Japanese Investment Trust believes over the next year profit momentum should be relatively good as one-time factors such as the March 2011 earthquake and Thai floods of last autumn drop out. "Japan recovered strongly after the earthquake, and the country is well positioned to take advantage of significant Asian and Pacific trading potential and benefits from escalating Chinese and other emerging market demand. While it is still a challengi...