Buffett Indicator for Japan market hits record 179% in overheating territory

Market capitalization almost twice as large as annual GDP

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The Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market's capitalization has increased by nearly 100 trillion yen since August. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)

MAYU NAKADA

TOKYO -- Japan's Buffett Indicator, which measures a stock market's capitalization relative to nominal gross domestic product, reached a record high of 179% in July-September, far surpassing the 100% level indicating that the market is overvalued.

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