Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Tech and semis sharply lower as investors go risk off, although Coreweave bucks the trend to jump another 19%.</li>
<li>Infineon buoyed sentiment for power semi's somewhat after announcing tie up with NVDA for HVDC data center systems.</li>
<li>Expect a rough ride for Home builders and construction related plays such as Sumitomo Forestry and Shin Etsu.</li>
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Tech and semis sharply lower as investors go risk off, although Coreweave bucks the trend to jump another 19%.
Infineon buoyed sentiment for power semi's somewhat after announcing tie up with NVDA for HVDC data center systems.
Expect a rough ride for Home builders and construction related plays such as Sumitomo Forestry and Shin Etsu.


Japan Morning Connection: Markets Creaking Under the Weight of Poor Demand for US Bonds

<ul>
<li>Tech and AI sell off sparked by further chip restrictions to China and poor print from ASML.</li>
<li>Details of trade talks are set to have big implications for autos, energy, defense and agriculture.</li>
<li>US officials order the suspension of Biden era wind project already under constriction, adding more pressure to renewables.</li>
</ul>


Tech and AI sell off sparked by further chip restrictions to China and poor print from ASML.
Details of trade talks are set to have big implications for autos, energy, defense and agriculture.
US officials order the suspension of Biden era wind project already under constriction, adding more pressure to renewables.


Japan Morning Connection: Trump Lauding 'great Progress' with Japan Trade Talks.

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<li>US falters over the day after a strong start with renewed tariff concerns depressing sentiment.</li>
<li>Banks and insurance rallied with Treasury yields over the day rising despite the pullback from equities.</li>
<li>US / Japan bilateral talks may push the BoJ into action.</li>
</ul>


US falters over the day after a strong start with renewed tariff concerns depressing sentiment.
Banks and insurance rallied with Treasury yields over the day rising despite the pullback from equities.
US / Japan bilateral talks may push the BoJ into action.


Japan Morning Connection: Reciprocal Tariff Deadline Looms but Japan Is Front of the Line in Talks

<ul>
<li>The horse trading continues with Israel bowing to the US and bilateral talks with Japan set to commence imminently.</li>
<li>US shippers outperformed given lower oil despite an outlook for lower global trade overall.</li>
<li>Samsung numbers beating this morning on strong demand for the Galaxy S25 smartphones and DRAM.</li>
</ul>


The horse trading continues with Israel bowing to the US and bilateral talks with Japan set to commence imminently.
US shippers outperformed given lower oil despite an outlook for lower global trade overall.
Samsung numbers beating this morning on strong demand for the Galaxy S25 smartphones and DRAM.


Japan Morning Connection: US Relief Rally Sending JP Futures Sharply Higher

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<li>Big gains in the US semi and DC related should translate into continued upside in Japan despite some BIG gains yesterday.</li>
<li>Wire and cable plays are all surging, yet the smaller side of the sector underperforms. Nidec good risk/reward into numbers.</li>
<li>HAMR rollout helping Seagate higher should also help memory/HDD component plays.</li>
</ul>


Big gains in the US semi and DC related should translate into continued upside in Japan despite some BIG gains yesterday.
Wire and cable plays are all surging, yet the smaller side of the sector underperforms. Nidec good risk/reward into numbers.
HAMR rollout helping Seagate higher should also help memory/HDD component plays.


Japan Morning Connection: AI Binge Buying Should Continue in Japan

Japan

Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd. manufactures electric wires, cables, and their related equipment.  The Company's products include optical fibers, wire harnesses, antennas for broadcasting stations, and electric monitoring systems.  Sumitomo Electric also produces disc brakes and antilock braking systems for automobiles and printed circuit board.

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Andrew Jackson

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Andrew Jackson

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US markets struggle as renewed tariff concerns dampen sentiment. Banks and insurance rally as Treasury yields rose. US/Japan talks could prompt...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: US Relief Rally Sending JP Futures Sharply Higher

Israel bows to US pressure, Japan to begin bilateral trade talks. US shippers despite global trade decline. Samsung numbers beat with Galaxy S25...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: AI Binge Buying Should Continue in Japan

US gains in semiconductor and DC related should drive continued upside in Japan. Surges in wire and cable plays. HAMR rollout should boost memory...

Andrew Jackson

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Japan Morning Connection: Markets Creaking Under the Weight of Poor Demand for US Bonds

​Investors shift to risk-off mode due to concerns over US's fiscal stability. Banks, R/E, consumer disc and home builders fall. Infineon's NVDA...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Trump Lauding 'great Progress' with Japan Trade Talks.

Earnings miss from ASML and further chip restrictions to China sparked Tech and AI sell off. JP renewables likely to be impacted by Equinor’s...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Reciprocal Tariff Deadline Looms but Japan Is Front of the Line in Talks

​US markets struggle as renewed tariff concerns dampen sentiment. Banks and insurance rally as Treasury yields rose. US/Japan talks could prompt...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: US Relief Rally Sending JP Futures Sharply Higher

Israel bows to US pressure, Japan to begin bilateral trade talks. US shippers despite global trade decline. Samsung numbers beat with Galaxy S25...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: AI Binge Buying Should Continue in Japan

US gains in semiconductor and DC related should drive continued upside in Japan. Surges in wire and cable plays. HAMR rollout should boost memory...

Andrew Jackson

Investors shift to risk-off mode due to concerns over US's fiscal stability. Banks, R/E, consumer disc and home builders fall. Infineon's NVDA...

US markets struggle as renewed tariff concerns dampen sentiment. Banks and insurance rally as Treasury yields rose. US/Japan talks could prompt...