13 Quotes by Yoji Takeda

It gives the impression Koizumi wanted someone who has political clout and who can support his structural reforms. Merging or privatizing government-affiliated banks will be positive for commercial lenders and brokerages because it will mean more business for them.

Material costs have gone up. Maybe in the second half the margin has deteriorated a bit.

There is long-term confidence for continuing growth in Japan's economy. Loans and fee income for banks should grow.

Fed policy may be shifting slightly to a longer period of rising rates, and that will hurt sentiment for shares.

There may be some parts of this company that may be worth buying, but the accounting isn't clear. You have to do the due diligence.

It looks like demand for high-quality steel remains strong and supply remains limited.

It's positive news the government didn't come directly into the market to sell its stake.

Domestic bond yields have risen sharply and as a result utilities have lost their attractiveness.

Economies in the region are growing at a good rate.