Japanese automakers have an advantage over American competitors in terms of product line. They will continue to win the market-share battle.

An immediate slowdown in the U.S. economy is an unlikely scenario as its growth rate is still quite high. The prospects for exporters remain positive for the time being.

Land prices have been recovering and expectations for rising asset values are still high. On top of that, warehouse companies are benefiting from the expansion of the domestic economy.

It's a bit early, but investors are already taking the impact of higher borrowing costs on stocks into account.

Combined with the election outcome, which will have a long-term impact on the economy, we could see a virtuous circle of politics, the economy and asset classes.

The expansion of code-sharing will offer more convenience to customers, as they will have more varied flight schedules to select from. We expect more daily trips between the two countries.