On Japan, France, Europe & S&P 500 Earnings

Investors in Japan’s stock and bond markets aren’t likely to welcome the policies of Japan’s probable new prime minister. William explains why. … Also: Political and fiscal crises in France are rocking that nation’s financial markets as investors wonder about the need for an IMF bailout. … And: Melissa discusses the economic data that have been coming out of Europe, where the stock market has been forging ahead even as the overall economy limps along. … Finally, Joe has cheery news about the prospect for Q3 S&P 500 earnings beats.