👀 The Federal Reserve keeps doubling down with their unprecedented buying programs. If Japan circa 2012 is any indication, it may be bullish for stocks.

The term “Japanification” is a somewhat technical term used by economists to describe the deflationary quandary that led to a lost decade. You’re receiving this email because you are subscribed to Trading Tips, if you no longer wish to receive these emails you can [unsubscribe here](. [Trading Tips] Good morning. The term “Japanification” is a somewhat technical term used by economists to describe the deflationary quandary that led to a lost decade. The policy tools used by the Bank of Japan and the Federal Reserve’s desire to match them is what people are referring to as the “Japanification of America.” That process is almost complete as the Fed is buying junk bonds and junk bond ETFs. The ability of the Fed to pivot from ‘nothing to see here’ to the ‘end of the world is coming’ didn’t take long, but neither has the people’s willingness to accept policy that a mere 2 months ago would have been unfathomable and intolerable. 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