Yoshimasa Maruyama Quotes (7 Quotes)

Companies have finally cleaned up excessive debt and are turning to banks for funds. This shows the Bank of Japan that consumers and companies are confident about the economy and don't expect price declines to resume.

Workers and companies have really changed over the years, and this negotiation process may change in future.

Exports to the United States should increase over the next few months. The outlook for exports to Asia is slightly less clear ... but overall, I see the trade balance increasing through the rest of the year.

Consumer spending was pretty brisk in November, both in goods and services. Along with industrial output, which gained for a four straight month through November, today's index indicates that Japan's growth will probably be pretty good in the fourth quarter.

The figures are a sign that bank lending will probably start to show year-on-year rises in the January-March quarter.

There's a strong chance that the Koizumi's administration will retain power.

Demand for Japanese cars is increasing and automakers are constantly looking to improve efficiencies at their factories.