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An analysis of the Japan quake is provided at the following...

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    An analysis of the Japan quake is provided at the following URL

    http://www.glgroup.com/News/Japans-Economy-in-the-Wake-of-Earthquake--Tsunami-Devastation-52915.html

    summary points:

    temporary close down of certain manufacturing industries
    loss of power to Tokyo area
    pot facilities to be restored in short term
    100's of billions of USD to fund reconstruction
    potential to spur domestic activity/ demand
    interest rates to stay low
    increased demand for loans (printing more money)

    Commodities will surge in the wake of the reconstruction effort. Production capabilities will probably not be increased, but perhaps enhanced (new equipment/ infrastrucutre). Domestic growth comes at the cost of further debt - they still have to pay it off. Low interest rates to continue ...... great for gold (negative real interest rates).

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