Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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 For the week: Nikkei: -1.1%, TPX -0.8%, JPY 149.70 (-1.48¥), Gold +8.8%, Oil: -3.4%, BTC: -7.2%</li>
<li>A week remains a lifetime in financial markets. The exuberance that lifted Japanese equities to record highs only last week has given way to a more cautious tone</li>
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Sector wise, Retail outperformed, suggesting defensive positioning, but also reflecting strong underlying business performance. Aeon, Ryohin and Fast all saw major gains. </li>
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 For the week: Nikkei: -1.1%, TPX -0.8%, JPY 149.70 (-1.48¥), Gold +8.8%, Oil: -3.4%, BTC: -7.2%
A week remains a lifetime in financial markets. The exuberance that lifted Japanese equities to record highs only last week has given way to a more cautious tone

Sector wise, Retail outperformed, suggesting defensive positioning, but also reflecting strong underlying business performance. Aeon, Ryohin and Fast all saw major gains. 


Japan Strategy Weekly | Global Jitters Spread

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<li>Japanese equities delivered exceptional performance this week, with the Nikkei 225 surging 4.1% to fresh record highs </li>
<li>Expect the BoJ to maintain the 0.5% policy rate Friday, with October remaining the earliest viable hike window</li>
<li>Geopolitical tensions remain elevated with Polish airspace incidents and Middle East complexities creating volatility catalysts; We remain +ve on JP equities given attractive valuations and Fed tailwinds</li>
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Japanese equities delivered exceptional performance this week, with the Nikkei 225 surging 4.1% to fresh record highs 
Expect the BoJ to maintain the 0.5% policy rate Friday, with October remaining the earliest viable hike window
Geopolitical tensions remain elevated with Polish airspace incidents and Middle East complexities creating volatility catalysts; We remain +ve on JP equities given attractive valuations and Fed tailwinds


Japan Strategy Weekly | Nikkei Surges to Record High

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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>
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 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>
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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.

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

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events, Quiddity Advisors

Travis Lundy

Pan-Asia Catalysts/Events

Quiddity Advisors

Index Rebalance

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<li>I overlooked one detail in the Sep26 rebal announcement which, when discovered, changed my outlook on the March 2027 Nikkei 225 rebalance. </li>
<li>Unfortunately, the implied changes cannot be confirmed yet. It may be possible to get some greater confirmation in October. </li>
<li>But the implied changes signal a different pattern of ADDs and DELETEs. And a few stocks stand out. </li>
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I overlooked one detail in the Sep26 rebal announcement which, when discovered, changed my outlook on the March 2027 Nikkei 225 rebalance. 
Unfortunately, the implied changes cannot be confirmed yet. It may be possible to get some greater confirmation in October. 
But the implied changes signal a different pattern of ADDs and DELETEs. And a few stocks stand out. 


[Quiddity Index] CORRECTION: Advance Look at Mar27 Nikkei 225 Rebal; Info & Comms Rules The Roost

Asian Hedge Fund Manager, Long Short Equity, Macro

David Mudd

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Japan's markets have again failed to break to new highs creating a potential for a double-top pattern.</li>
<li>Trump's policies which target lower interest rates and a weaker dollar will put pressure on Japan's markets as can be seen from the high correlation between the JPY and TPX.</li>
<li>Sectors such as trading companies, autos and semiconductors could see the most pressure under a Trump presidency.</li>
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Japan's markets have again failed to break to new highs creating a potential for a double-top pattern.
Trump's policies which target lower interest rates and a weaker dollar will put pressure on Japan's markets as can be seen from the high correlation between the JPY and TPX.
Sectors such as trading companies, autos and semiconductors could see the most pressure under a Trump presidency.


Trump Trades and the JAPAN Market Are Like Oil and Vinegar

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Mark Chadwick

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Mark Chadwick

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Mark Chadwick

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David Mudd

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Japan Strategy Weekly | Global Jitters Spread

​Japanese markets experienced a shift from exuberance to caution in just one week, with Retail sector outperforming and showing strong business...

Mark Chadwick

Japan Strategy Weekly | Nikkei Surges to Record High

​Japanese equities surged to record highs this week, with the BoJ expected to maintain policy rate and geopolitical tensions adding volatility;...

Mark Chadwick

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

[Quiddity Index] CORRECTION: Advance Look at Mar27 Nikkei 225 Rebal; Info & Comms Rules The Roost

A misread of the Sep26 rebal announcement led me down a wrong path. The path is now corrected, but the path is still shrouded in fog. That fog may...

Travis Lundy

Trump Trades and the JAPAN Market Are Like Oil and Vinegar

We pointed out that Japan's semi industry may be at risk as part of the "Trump Trade" sentiment. It turns out that Biden has already thrown...

David Mudd

Japanese markets experienced a shift from exuberance to caution in just one week, with Retail sector outperforming and showing strong business...

Japanese equities surged to record highs this week, with the BoJ expected to maintain policy rate and geopolitical tensions adding volatility;...

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