'Abenomics' sparks record Japan equity volumes
Positive investor sentiment over new Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe's plans to spur growth have driven equity volumes to record levels on some trading venues.
Proprietary trading system SBI Japannext has seen record volumes since prime minister Shinzo Abe returned to power in December, with domestic equities benefiting from general positive sentiment.
The recent improved investor feeling about Japan’s economic outlook – thanks to growth-spurring and monetary-easing reforms announced by Abe, dubbed ‘Abenomics’ – has bolstered equities trading on both the incumbent exchange, and PTSs.
On Tuesday, Japan’s cabinet approved Abe’s ¥92.6 tri…
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