Asian Shares' Winning Run and Japan's Outlook

Asian shares poised to end 2023 on a winning note, with the MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares reaching a five-month peak. Japan's Nikkei leading the way with a 5% gain, and the U.S. Treasury yield at a low point. Oil prices have fallen by 10% due to geopolitical concerns and production cuts. Japan's Nikkei is projected to outperform in 2024, with potential strengthening against the U.S. dollar, and Japanese nationwide inflation expected to surpass 2% for the 19th consecutive month.