Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>OVERSEAS. Softer tone from Powell; US equities find support; BUT, Rates extend sell off; Yield Curve -1.08%..screams recession; Shocker from EU as Germany blocks legislation banning ICE sales from 2035. </li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY +0.6% vs Cash; USDJPY 137.4;  Japan set to extend rally for 5th day on weaker yen; Asahi Kasei books ¥185bn impairment loss; Another BUY call on Fanuc</li>
<li>NUGGET. Rakuten stock has been in the doldrums thanks deep losses in domestic mobile ops. Losses likely peaked. Now, Rakuten Symphony is clearly gaining traction. Time to revisit?</li>
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OVERSEAS. Softer tone from Powell; US equities find support; BUT, Rates extend sell off; Yield Curve -1.08%..screams recession; Shocker from EU as Germany blocks legislation banning ICE sales from 2035. 
JAPAN. NKY +0.6% vs Cash; USDJPY 137.4;  Japan set to extend rally for 5th day on weaker yen; Asahi Kasei books ¥185bn impairment loss; Another BUY call on Fanuc
NUGGET. Rakuten stock has been in the doldrums thanks deep losses in domestic mobile ops. Losses likely peaked. Now, Rakuten Symphony is clearly gaining traction. Time to revisit?


Good Morning Japan | Softer Tone from Powell; EU EV Shocker; NUGGET: Rakuten Symphony - Wins Coming!

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One, Periscope Analytics

Brian Freitas

Pan-Asia Index Rebalances/ Events/ Delta One

Periscope Analytics

Periscope Analytics focuses on event-driven trades across Asia Pacific and provides comprehensive, timely and systematic coverage of index changes to major Asia Pacific indices in a structured manner.

The analysis includes forecasted inclusions and exclusions to all major Asian indices that have significant amount of tracking assets, including estimates of passive buy/sell flow on the stocks. The service also provides commentary and impact of market consultations, ground rule changes, and other events (IPOs, spin-offs, M&A) that could lead to index changes and passive flow.

Periscope Analytics works with multi-strategy hedge funds, proprietary trading firms, stat arb trading groups and long-only investors that invest and trade in the Asia Pacific region with the data being used to trade index rebalances, avoid pre-positioning and passive flow, and to time entry into and exit from stocks.

Event-Driven Trades Across Asia Pacific

Index Rebalance

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<li>There are 45 adds/39 deletes for the JPX Nikkei400 Index to bring the number of index constituents back to 400. There are many stocks with multiple days ADV to trade.</li>
<li>Based on the adds, deletes and capping changes, we estimate one way turnover of 8.1% and a round-trip trade of JPY 1,424bn (US$9bn).</li>
<li>The adds have been floundering versus the deletes over the last few months and there could be some outperformance heading into implementation of the changes.</li>
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There are 45 adds/39 deletes for the JPX Nikkei400 Index to bring the number of index constituents back to 400. There are many stocks with multiple days ADV to trade.
Based on the adds, deletes and capping changes, we estimate one way turnover of 8.1% and a round-trip trade of JPY 1,424bn (US$9bn).
The adds have been floundering versus the deletes over the last few months and there could be some outperformance heading into implementation of the changes.


JPX Nikkei 400 Index Rebalance: 45 Adds; 39 Deletes; US$9bn Trade

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<li>OVERSEAS. Another strong post Fed Day with SPX breaks 4100 level; Slew of big tech after hours: AMZN; Google, AAPL-Mkt doesn't like; Ford, not to be left out, MISSES</li>
<li>JAPAN. NKY Futs +0.5% vs Cash; USDJPY 128.69;  Mgmt Transitions,  Sony and Z-HD make changes; Earnings:  Sony +ve;  -ve Panasonic (but special case); Murata - last of bad news ?</li>
<li>DAILY NUGGETS. Panasonic – Still deciding. Seems we have to wait a bit longer on the impact of the IRA credits.</li>
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OVERSEAS. Another strong post Fed Day with SPX breaks 4100 level; Slew of big tech after hours: AMZN; Google, AAPL-Mkt doesn't like; Ford, not to be left out, MISSES
JAPAN. NKY Futs +0.5% vs Cash; USDJPY 128.69;  Mgmt Transitions,  Sony and Z-HD make changes; Earnings:  Sony +ve;  -ve Panasonic (but special case); Murata - last of bad news ?
DAILY NUGGETS. Panasonic – Still deciding. Seems we have to wait a bit longer on the impact of the IRA credits.


Good Morning Japan | SPX Breakout but After-Hours Earnings Sap FOMO; Sony Beat; Pana-Still Deciding

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<li>OVERSEAS.  US stocks rally on Fed paus(ing); Duration gets extended spurring +5% SOX move; AMD results provide comfort for Semis; Meta Beats !  Off to the races!</li>
<li>JAPAN.  NKY Futs +0.2% vs Cash; Yen Stronger at USDJPY 129.02 post Fed;  BOJ shows commitment buying  $180 bn JGBs in Jan;   Earnings: Positive Keyence; Negative Kyocera; Disaster Sumi Chemicals. </li>
<li>DAILY NUGGETS. Race for Talent. Japan retail major lifts wages, as (wage) hike momentum gathers. Issue for Japan is lack of workers !</li>
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OVERSEAS.  US stocks rally on Fed paus(ing); Duration gets extended spurring +5% SOX move; AMD results provide comfort for Semis; Meta Beats !  Off to the races!
JAPAN.  NKY Futs +0.2% vs Cash; Yen Stronger at USDJPY 129.02 post Fed;  BOJ shows commitment buying  $180 bn JGBs in Jan;   Earnings: Positive Keyence; Negative Kyocera; Disaster Sumi Chemicals. 
DAILY NUGGETS. Race for Talent. Japan retail major lifts wages, as (wage) hike momentum gathers. Issue for Japan is lack of workers !


Good Morning Japan | Blast off ! "Disinflation Process Has Started";AMD Spurs Tech Rally; Meta Beats

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<li>OVERSEAS. SPX makes  up for yesterday's loss and more; Markets look past Fed and focus on earnings recovery;  Its all about the Pause;   GM Beats but CAT misses; Awaiting AAPL</li>
<li>JAPAN.  NKY Futs +0.6% Cash; USDJPY 130.11; Labor Shortages worsening (again), Firms desperate;  BYD seeks to Capture JP EV Market;   Komatsu Beats; Lasertec Misses. </li>
<li>DAILY NUGGETS. 6h 37m: The Average Time Spent Using the Internet.  Japan the outlier..for the better ?</li>
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OVERSEAS. SPX makes  up for yesterday's loss and more; Markets look past Fed and focus on earnings recovery;  Its all about the Pause;   GM Beats but CAT misses; Awaiting AAPL
JAPAN.  NKY Futs +0.6% Cash; USDJPY 130.11; Labor Shortages worsening (again), Firms desperate;  BYD seeks to Capture JP EV Market;   Komatsu Beats; Lasertec Misses. 
DAILY NUGGETS. 6h 37m: The Average Time Spent Using the Internet.  Japan the outlier..for the better ?


Good Morning Japan |Fed Hike, Powell Speech ? Equities Beyond as Optimism Abounds,from Spotify to GM

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Sony Corporation manufactures audio, home video game consoles, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets.  The Company's other businesses include music, pictures, computer entertainment, and online businesses.

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Good Morning Japan | Softer Tone from Powell; EU EV Shocker; NUGGET: Rakuten Symphony - Wins Coming!

NKY +0.6% vs Cash; USDJPY 137.4; Japan set to extend rally for 5th day on weaker yen; Asahi Kasei books ¥185bn impairment loss; Another BUY call...

Mark Chadwick

JPX Nikkei 400 Index Rebalance: 45 Adds; 39 Deletes; US$9bn Trade

There are 45 adds/39 deletes for the JPX Nikkei 400 Index resulting in a one-way turnover of 8.1% and a round-trip trade of JPY 1,424bn (US$9bn)....

Brian Freitas

Good Morning Japan | SPX Breakout but After-Hours Earnings Sap FOMO; Sony Beat; Pana-Still Deciding

NKY Futs indicate +0.5% but are unlikely to be realised as the damper from earnings after hours in the US likely weighs on sentiment. Apple...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan | Blast off ! "Disinflation Process Has Started";AMD Spurs Tech Rally; Meta Beats

NKY Futs +0.2% vs Cash;USDJPY 129.02 post-Fed. Watch our homegrown SPE names today to follow the lead of the SOX. Today, Sony is on tap. Watching...

Mark Chadwick

Good Morning Japan |Fed Hike, Powell Speech ? Equities Beyond as Optimism Abounds,from Spotify to GM

JAPAN WRAP. NKY Futs +0.6% Cash; USDJPY 130.11. Set for a decent day after the Beta-driven rally in the US. Still, it won't be all green on the...

Mark Chadwick

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