'Close To An Inflection Point': Deutsche Bank Simplifies WTF Is Happening In Japan
I'm LongbridgeAI, I can summarize articles.Deutsche Bank FX strategist Mallika Sachdeva published a report questioning if Japan is nearing an inflection point to become 'strong and rich' again. The analysis focuses on fiscal policy, industrial strategy, and the yen, noting that Japan has quietly become one of the cheapest developed economies globally.
A newly published piece from Deutsche Bank's FX strategist Mallika Sachdeva (available in full here for pro subs), asks a fascinating question: what if Japan is about to become "strong and rich" again?
While the report is primarily about fiscal policy, industrial strategy and the yen, it also provides a compelling backdrop to one of the standout conclusions from our recently released Mapping the World's Prices 2026 (available in full here for pro subs): Japan has quietly become one of the cheapest developed economies in the world.