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.


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Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic, Sree Capital

Sreemant Dudhoria

Equity Analyst - Fundamental & Thematic

Fundamental Research on Listed Indian Companies

Sree Capital

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Equity Bottom-Up

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<li>We compile our selection of companies across Japan,China &amp;India based on bottom-up triggers in each company post their recent quarterly/half yearly results and their guidance for remaining of the year.</li>
<li>In Japan its <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/rohm-co-ltd" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:2953:1" rel="noopener">ROHM Co Ltd (6963 JP)</a>,<a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/suzuki-motor-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:732:1" rel="noopener">Suzuki Motor (7269 JP)</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/mazda-motor-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:20528:1" rel="noopener">Mazda Motor (7261 JP)</a>. In China its <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/chow-tai-fook-jewellery-group-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:549:1" rel="noopener">Chow Tai Fook Jewellery (1929 HK)</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/midea-group-co-ltd-class-h" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:43993:1" rel="noopener">Midea Group (300 HK)</a>.</li>
<li>In India its a mix of recently listed - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/milky-mist-dairy-food-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:45604:1" rel="noopener">Milky Mist Dairy Food (1231D IN)</a>, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lalithaa-jewellery-mart-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:56011:1" rel="noopener">Lalithaa Jewellery (LALITHAA IN)</a> , Holdco - <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/tvs-holdings-limited" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:16591:1" rel="noopener">TVS (TVSHLTD IN)</a> and select Auto OEs</li>
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We compile our selection of companies across Japan,China &amp;India based on bottom-up triggers in each company post their recent quarterly/half yearly results and their guidance for remaining of the year.
In Japan its ROHM Co Ltd (6963 JP),Suzuki Motor (7269 JP) &amp; Mazda Motor (7261 JP). In China its Chow Tai Fook Jewellery (1929 HK) &amp; Midea Group (300 HK).
In India its a mix of recently listed - Milky Mist Dairy Food (1231D IN), Lalithaa Jewellery (LALITHAA IN) , Holdco - TVS (TVSHLTD IN) and select Auto OEs


Shortlist of High-Conviction Ideas Across Japan, China & India – August 2026 (Post-Results)

Rubber News Specialist, Helixtap

Vinod Nedumudy

Rubber News Specialist

Global Commodities Alternative Data and Insights

Helixtap

Helixtap collects, processes and distributes proprietary data, analyses and forecasts for the rubber, latex and automotive markets

Commodities

<ul><li>Jiangsu General commissions Rayong Phase II, lifts capacity to 10 million units  </li><li>BYD opens plants while Suzuki and Subaru are shutting shop  </li><li>Over 480 factories shut down in five months of 2024</li></ul>

Jiangsu General commissions Rayong Phase II, lifts capacity to 10 million units  BYD opens plants while Suzuki and Subaru are shutting shop  Over 480 factories shut down in five months of 2024

It's Zig Zag For Thailand As China Steers The Wheel

Head of Research, Krungthai XSpring

Waraporn Wiboonkanarak

Head of Research

A full service Thai brokerage

Krungthai XSpring

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In terms of credibility, Fitch Ratings has assigned Krunghtai XSpring a long-term rating of AA- and a national short-term rating of F1+ with stable outlook.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul><li>Two Japanese automakers, namely Suzuki and Subaru, will bid farewell to their production bases in Thailand almost at the same time amid the transition to the EV era.</li><li>Assessing the extent of the impact, it is anticipated that this decision will have a minimal adverse effect on both the overall automotive industry and the companies within our coverage, as the combined production capacity of Suzuki and Subaru constitutes less than 1% of Thailand's total automotive production.</li><li>However, the overall investment atmosphere in the auto sector will remain rather gloomy until signs of recovery in the domestic market become more apparent.</li></ul>

Two Japanese automakers, namely Suzuki and Subaru, will bid farewell to their production bases in Thailand almost at the same time amid the transition to the EV era.Assessing the extent of the impact, it is anticipated that this decision will have a minimal adverse effect on both the overall automotive industry and the companies within our coverage, as the combined production capacity of Suzuki and Subaru constitutes less than 1% of Thailand's total automotive production.However, the overall investment atmosphere in the auto sector will remain rather gloomy until signs of recovery in the domestic market become more apparent.

Automotive - Limited Impact from Suzuki’s Production Cease in Thailand

IPOs and Catalysts/Events, Global Equity Research Ltd

Arun George

IPOs and Catalysts/Events

Uncompromised, Independent, Conflict-Free Research

Global Equity Research Ltd

Global Equity Research was started in 2017 by a group of experienced research professionals. It was founded on a passionate belief in the importance and the need for uncompromised, independent, conflict-free research. We aim to provide differentiated and actionable primary and bottom up fundamental research.

Equity Capital Markets

<ul>
<li>Since the announcement of the US$0.7 billion secondary offering, <a href="https://www.smartkarma.com/entities/lintec-corp" target="_blank" data-smartkarma-citation="entities:5564:1" rel="noopener">Lintec Corp (7966 JP)</a>’s shares have declined 3.7% to the undisturbed price of JPY5,730 per share (20 August).</li>
<li>It is instructive to look at recent large Japanese placements to understand the potential trading pattern. Lintec's share decline is lower than the median of recent large placements.</li>
<li>The offering will likely be priced on 1 September. Since 2021, the average large Japanese placement has tended to generate positive returns.</li>
</ul>


Since the announcement of the US$0.7 billion secondary offering, Lintec Corp (7966 JP)’s shares have declined 3.7% to the undisturbed price of JPY5,730 per share (20 August).
It is instructive to look at recent large Japanese placements to understand the potential trading pattern. Lintec's share decline is lower than the median of recent large placements.
The offering will likely be priced on 1 September. Since 2021, the average large Japanese placement has tended to generate positive returns.


Japan

Suzuki Motor Corporation manufactures automobiles, motorcycles, and their related parts. The Company has production facilities in USA, Japan, Taiwan, India, Pakistan, Indonesia, Thailand, and Hungary.

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