Indonesia's decision to stop clearing, which will slow the growth of its palm-oil industry, was not just for the good of the planet.

ECONOMIST: A special report on forests

When looking at the weekly chart for the Dow Industrial Average you observe that the Dow ended last week just above its five-week MMA at 12, 974 with the 12x3x3 weekly slow stochastic reading declining below 80 at 78.24.

FORBES: Eight Buys Among Dow Stocks Reporting This Week

It would be just the jolt that Japan needs, and a sign that its new leader is not content merely to preside over slow decline.

ECONOMIST: Energy in Japan