Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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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

Asia L/S Equity PM/Macro/Thematic Idea Generation

Rikki Malik

<ul>
<li>Asymmetric return opportunity in a short position in Japan - downside vs upside potential is skewed to the downside.</li>
<li>The weak JPY hasn’t helped the overall market and rising risk of a reversal similar to August 2024</li>
<li>We look at some sectors and stocks that are good short candidates</li>
</ul>


Asymmetric return opportunity in a short position in Japan - downside vs upside potential is skewed to the downside.
The weak JPY hasn’t helped the overall market and rising risk of a reversal similar to August 2024
We look at some sectors and stocks that are good short candidates


Tactical Trading - Time to Sell Japan. Again.

<ul>
<li>Tech and AI down again ahead of Trump's tariff 'liberation day' on April 2.</li>
<li>Wolfspeed -51% puts Renesas's $2bn advance payment for SiC under jeopardy.</li>
<li>Dead rat, anyone? Should be positive for Yoshinoya as Sukiya shutters most stores.</li>
</ul>


Tech and AI down again ahead of Trump's tariff 'liberation day' on April 2.
Wolfspeed -51% puts Renesas's $2bn advance payment for SiC under jeopardy.
Dead rat, anyone? Should be positive for Yoshinoya as Sukiya shutters most stores.


Japan Morning Connection: US Defense Secretary Hegseth Reconfirming Commitment to Japan

Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

<ul>
<li>The Japanese stock market posted solid gains over the past week, with the Topix rising 3.3% and the Nikkei advancing 1.7%</li>
<li>The Bank of Japan maintained its key short-term interest rate at  0.5% in March, given a cautious view over the global macro outlook</li>
<li>
<strong> MHI</strong> shares rose 16% this week, driven by optimism over Japan’s nuclear energy expansion plans and rising defense commitments.</li>
</ul>


The Japanese stock market posted solid gains over the past week, with the Topix rising 3.3% and the Nikkei advancing 1.7%
The Bank of Japan maintained its key short-term interest rate at  0.5% in March, given a cautious view over the global macro outlook

 MHI shares rose 16% this week, driven by optimism over Japan’s nuclear energy expansion plans and rising defense commitments.


Japan Strategy Weekly | Banks & Traders Rally

<ul>
<li>EU defence names higher again, expect more upside for JP heavies after yesterdays lull.</li>
<li>Intel managed to eek out gains with the market still positive on streamlining.</li>
<li>BYD rapid charging adding to Tesla woes, downside pressure to build for Panasonic as restructuring allure fades.</li>
</ul>


EU defence names higher again, expect more upside for JP heavies after yesterdays lull.
Intel managed to eek out gains with the market still positive on streamlining.
BYD rapid charging adding to Tesla woes, downside pressure to build for Panasonic as restructuring allure fades.


Japan Morning Connection: Huang's AI Keynote Fails to Excite Investors

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd. is a comprehensive heavy machinery maker. The Company manufactures machinery, ships, turbines and engines, prime movers, aircrafts, and machine parts for military and commercial use.  Mitsubishi Heavy Industries also researches and develops nuclear power plants.

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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

Tactical Trading - Time to Sell Japan. Again.

It's the perfect storm for the Japanese market. Tariffs, JPY, rising rates and inflation, with growth weakening. The 2,800 level on Topix has been...

Rikki Malik

Japan Morning Connection: US Defense Secretary Hegseth Reconfirming Commitment to Japan

Tech and AI still down as Trump's liberation day approaches; Wolfspeed -51% puts Renesas in poor position, Yoshinoya should benefit from Sukiya...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Strategy Weekly | Banks & Traders Rally

Japanese stock market sees solid gains, Bank of Japan holds interest rate, MHI shares surge on nuclear energy and defense optimism.

Mark Chadwick

Japan Morning Connection: Huang's AI Keynote Fails to Excite Investors

EU defence stocks continue higher, potential for more gains for JP heavyweights.BYD's rapid charging poses more challenges for Tesla. Panasonic...

Andrew Jackson

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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

Tactical Trading - Time to Sell Japan. Again.

It's the perfect storm for the Japanese market. Tariffs, JPY, rising rates and inflation, with growth weakening. The 2,800 level on Topix has been...

Rikki Malik

Japan Morning Connection: US Defense Secretary Hegseth Reconfirming Commitment to Japan

Tech and AI still down as Trump's liberation day approaches; Wolfspeed -51% puts Renesas in poor position, Yoshinoya should benefit from Sukiya...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Strategy Weekly | Banks & Traders Rally

​Japanese stock market sees solid gains, Bank of Japan holds interest rate, MHI shares surge on nuclear energy and defense optimism.

Mark Chadwick

Japan Morning Connection: Huang's AI Keynote Fails to Excite Investors

​EU defence stocks continue higher, potential for more gains for JP heavyweights.BYD's rapid charging poses more challenges for Tesla. Panasonic...

Andrew Jackson

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

Japanese stock market sees solid gains, Bank of Japan holds interest rate, MHI shares surge on nuclear energy and defense optimism.

EU defence stocks continue higher, potential for more gains for JP heavyweights.BYD's rapid charging poses more challenges for Tesla. Panasonic...