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The magazine of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan

The magazine of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan

David de Garis

David de Garis is a senior markets economist with the National Australia Bank Limited and previously worked for the Australian government.

Contributions

Investment April 2011

Effects of Earthquake on the Australian Dollar and Yen

Japan’s importance to Australia is undoubted, as it is the country’s second-largest market after China, taking 19% of exports. Disruption to Japan’s economy might, therefore, be seen as a short term negative for Australia.