Why Buffett's Bet On Japan Could Turn On Higher Inflation, Weakening Dollar

Berkshire Hathaway Inc's $6.2 billion (4.6 billion pounds) foray into Japan's five largest trading houses may signal billionaire Warren Buffett's expectation that inflation and a falling U.S. dollar may make international equities more attractive when economies worldwide recover from the coronavirus pandemic. Berkshire said late Sunday, on Buffett's 90th birthday, it owned just over 5% of each of Itochu Corp , Marubeni Corp , Mitsubishi Corp , Mitsui & Co Ltd and Sumitomo Corp , and said it could increase its stakes to 9.9%.

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