Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

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<li>Tech is off the menu for most as CoreWeave shakes AI sentiment further.</li>
<li>Japanese autos largely priced in the tariff news yesterday, although big dividends up for grabs may see renewed interest.</li>
<li>Japan set for another day of duck-and-cover with the rotation back towards domestic defensive set to continue.</li>
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Tech is off the menu for most as CoreWeave shakes AI sentiment further.
Japanese autos largely priced in the tariff news yesterday, although big dividends up for grabs may see renewed interest.
Japan set for another day of duck-and-cover with the rotation back towards domestic defensive set to continue.


Japan Morning Connection: US Auto Tariffs Shaking Markets but Ex-Date May Lure Buyers Back in Japan

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<li>Tesla surging on the prospect for auto tariffs and semi's up on the potential for leniency.</li>
<li>US homebuilder woes continue with KB homes reporting a miss after market.</li>
<li>Activist Elliott taking a stake in Sumitomo Reality may see holdings under pressure.</li>
</ul>


Tesla surging on the prospect for auto tariffs and semi's up on the potential for leniency.
US homebuilder woes continue with KB homes reporting a miss after market.
Activist Elliott taking a stake in Sumitomo Reality may see holdings under pressure.


Japan Morning Connection: Markets Swing Back to Risk on Potential for Watered Down Tariffs

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<li>AI back in focus with NVDA's Jensen set to deliver his keynote tomorrow.</li>
<li>Intel jumping with the new CEO looking to shake up its AI lineup and further trim the fat.</li>
<li>Buffet increasing stakes in the Trading Houses extremely well flagged so don't expect much surprise.</li>
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AI back in focus with NVDA's Jensen set to deliver his keynote tomorrow.
Intel jumping with the new CEO looking to shake up its AI lineup and further trim the fat.
Buffet increasing stakes in the Trading Houses extremely well flagged so don't expect much surprise.


Japan Morning Connection: Tech Shrugging off Megacap Weakness as Quantum Shines

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<li>Expect a strong follow through from Japan's SPE despite a rare outperformance last week</li>
<li>Laggards such as TEL, Screen and Micronics may be targets.  </li>
<li>Many mainstay EU defence names surged to new highs; expect heavies and JSW upside</li>
</ul>


Expect a strong follow through from Japan's SPE despite a rare outperformance last week
Laggards such as TEL, Screen and Micronics may be targets.  
Many mainstay EU defence names surged to new highs; expect heavies and JSW upside


Japan Morning Connection: Solid Tech Rebound Ahead of the NVDA Developers Conference This Week

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

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Economic Uncertainty &amp; BOJ Policy Shift: Japan's GDP growth slowed, consumer spending weakened, and the BOJ signaled tighter monetary policy, pushing bond yields to multi-year highs.</li>
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Global Trade &amp; Market Volatility: U.S. recession fears, yen appreciation, and renewed trade tensions, including Trump's tariff threats, weighed on investor sentiment despite a late tech stock rebound.</li>
<li>
 Advantest and Disco surged on AI and semiconductor demand, while Recruit fell due to U.S. hiring weakness, highlighting sector-specific growth and risks.</li>
</ul>



Economic Uncertainty &amp; BOJ Policy Shift: Japan's GDP growth slowed, consumer spending weakened, and the BOJ signaled tighter monetary policy, pushing bond yields to multi-year highs.

Global Trade &amp; Market Volatility: U.S. recession fears, yen appreciation, and renewed trade tensions, including Trump's tariff threats, weighed on investor sentiment despite a late tech stock rebound.

 Advantest and Disco surged on AI and semiconductor demand, while Recruit fell due to U.S. hiring weakness, highlighting sector-specific growth and risks.


Japan Strategy Weekly | Markets Struggle Amid Economic Uncertainty

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Japan Morning Connection: US Auto Tariffs Shaking Markets but Ex-Date May Lure Buyers Back in Japan

CoreWeave's announcement drives AI sentiment down further. May see renewed interest in Japanese autos today. Expecting Japan to continue rotation...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Markets Swing Back to Risk on Potential for Watered Down Tariffs

Potential for tarrif leniency and news on Full Self Driving sent Tesla higher, US homebuilders continue to struggle, Elliott's stake led Sumitomo...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Tech Shrugging off Megacap Weakness as Quantum Shines

AI is back in focus as NVDA GTC developers conference. Intel's new CEO aims to shake up its AI lineup. Buffet's increased stakes in Trading Houses...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Solid Tech Rebound Ahead of the NVDA Developers Conference This Week

Japan's SPE likely to continue strong performance, with potential targets in laggards like TEL, Screen, and Micronics. EU defense stocks have been...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Strategy Weekly | Markets Struggle Amid Economic Uncertainty

Japan's economic slowdown and BOJ policy shift impact bond yields, while global trade tensions and market volatility weigh on investor sentiment....

Mark Chadwick

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Japan Morning Connection: US Auto Tariffs Shaking Markets but Ex-Date May Lure Buyers Back in Japan

​CoreWeave's announcement drives AI sentiment down further. May see renewed interest in Japanese autos today. Expecting Japan to continue rotation...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Markets Swing Back to Risk on Potential for Watered Down Tariffs

​Potential for tarrif leniency and news on Full Self Driving sent Tesla higher, US homebuilders continue to struggle, Elliott's stake led Sumitomo...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Tech Shrugging off Megacap Weakness as Quantum Shines

​AI is back in focus as NVDA GTC developers conference. Intel's new CEO aims to shake up its AI lineup. Buffet's increased stakes in Trading Houses...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Solid Tech Rebound Ahead of the NVDA Developers Conference This Week

​Japan's SPE likely to continue strong performance, with potential targets in laggards like TEL, Screen, and Micronics. EU defense stocks have been...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Strategy Weekly | Markets Struggle Amid Economic Uncertainty

​Japan's economic slowdown and BOJ policy shift impact bond yields, while global trade tensions and market volatility weigh on investor sentiment....

Mark Chadwick

CoreWeave's announcement drives AI sentiment down further. May see renewed interest in Japanese autos today. Expecting Japan to continue rotation...

Potential for tarrif leniency and news on Full Self Driving sent Tesla higher, US homebuilders continue to struggle, Elliott's stake led Sumitomo...

AI is back in focus as NVDA GTC developers conference. Intel's new CEO aims to shake up its AI lineup. Buffet's increased stakes in Trading Houses...

Japan's SPE likely to continue strong performance, with potential targets in laggards like TEL, Screen, and Micronics. EU defense stocks have been...

Japan's economic slowdown and BOJ policy shift impact bond yields, while global trade tensions and market volatility weigh on investor sentiment....