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TexasTowelie

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Sun Sep 7, 2025, 06:02 PM Sep 7

Japan in Deep Trouble - Prime Minister Resigns - Joe Blogs [View all]



Japan is the world’s fourth largest economy, but it faces a long list of serious challenges. From an ageing and shrinking population to record levels of debt, weak productivity, and a fragile currency, Japan’s economy is struggling to find growth. In this video, I break down the key problems facing Japan today – and what it means for the future.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:32 PM RESIGNATION
1:53 POPULATION
4:54 GDP
7:37 BALANCE OF TRADE
9:41 INFLATION
11:38 NET DEBT:GDP
14:02 DEBT HOLDERS
16:23 DEBT COSTS
18:31 MATURITY
19:13 SPENDING
21:18 SUMMARY & CONCLUSION
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