Japanese Equity Specialist, Ortus Advisors

Andrew Jackson

Japanese Equity Specialist

Ortus Advisors

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

<ul>
<li>Widespread weakness in tech/AI related plays after US curbs H20 exports setting a dour tone for JP SPE.</li>
<li>The US looking to suspend the SLR rule for Treasuries could see yields drop as banks do the work of the Fed.</li>
<li>HF's zeroed in Suzuki secondary sparks squeeze and biggest volumes of the year.</li>
</ul>


Widespread weakness in tech/AI related plays after US curbs H20 exports setting a dour tone for JP SPE.
The US looking to suspend the SLR rule for Treasuries could see yields drop as banks do the work of the Fed.
HF's zeroed in Suzuki secondary sparks squeeze and biggest volumes of the year.


Japan Morning Connection: Tech and AI Set to Drop on New NVDA Export Curbs

<ul>
<li>Tech faded over the day on the potential for further tariffs.</li>
<li>Suzuki Motor's secondary deal was priced 5% below the last.</li>
<li>Onsemi pulls the plug on its plans for ALGM, expect weakness for Sanken.</li>
</ul>


Tech faded over the day on the potential for further tariffs.
Suzuki Motor's secondary deal was priced 5% below the last.
Onsemi pulls the plug on its plans for ALGM, expect weakness for Sanken.


Japan Morning Connection: 2-Days of Gains for the US Markets, but New Curbs Loom

<ul>
<li>Yields continue to rise as investors flee US assets and Trump's bill adds to fiscal imbalance.</li>
<li>Weakness for yesterdays big tech/AI outperformers to be reflected in Japan, although new lows unlikely.</li>
<li>Suzuki should see lower levels into its secondary pricing next week amid tepid longer-term investor backdrop.</li>
</ul>


Yields continue to rise as investors flee US assets and Trump's bill adds to fiscal imbalance.
Weakness for yesterdays big tech/AI outperformers to be reflected in Japan, although new lows unlikely.
Suzuki should see lower levels into its secondary pricing next week amid tepid longer-term investor backdrop.


Japan Morning Connection: Markets Tumble on China/US Standoff and Outlook for Capital Spending

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>TSMC gains largely failed to buoy the US SPE names, with many continuing to drop setting a similar tone for Japan peers.</li>
<li>Travelers +9% on better than expected earnings and less Hurricane impact will continue to help the JP non-life.</li>
<li>Sumitomo Forestry has corrected significantly and now looks ready to rebound and join its US peers hovering close to their all-time highs.</li>
</ul>


TSMC gains largely failed to buoy the US SPE names, with many continuing to drop setting a similar tone for Japan peers.
Travelers +9% on better than expected earnings and less Hurricane impact will continue to help the JP non-life.
Sumitomo Forestry has corrected significantly and now looks ready to rebound and join its US peers hovering close to their all-time highs.


Japan Morning Connection: Mixed Reaction to TSMC Gains, Sumitomo Forestry Ready to Rebound

Japan

Tokio Marine Holdings, Inc., through subsidiaries, offers property, casualty and life insurance, and asset management services.

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Tokio Marine Holdings (8766 JP)

Japan Morning Connection: Tech and AI Set to Drop on New NVDA Export Curbs

Tech and AI weakness after H20 chipset restrictions, discussion of dropping the SLR rule for Treasuries may cause volatility for financials,...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: 2-Days of Gains for the US Markets, but New Curbs Loom

Tech stocks declined due to concerns about additional tariffs, Suzuki Motor's secondary deal priced 5% lower than last, and Onsemi's decision to...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Markets Tumble on China/US Standoff and Outlook for Capital Spending

Investors fleeing US assets and Trump's bill adding to fiscal imbalance causing yields to rise further. New lows unlikely for big tech/AI, today's...

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: Mixed Reaction to TSMC Gains, Sumitomo Forestry Ready to Rebound

TSMC gains failed to buoy SPE names. Travelers up 9% on better than expected earnings, continuing to help non-life. Sumitomo Forestry looks ready...

Andrew Jackson

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Japan Morning Connection: Tech and AI Set to Drop on New NVDA Export Curbs

Tech and AI weakness after H20 chipset restrictions, discussion of dropping the SLR rule for Treasuries may cause volatility for financials,...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: 2-Days of Gains for the US Markets, but New Curbs Loom

​Tech stocks declined due to concerns about additional tariffs, Suzuki Motor's secondary deal priced 5% lower than last, and Onsemi's decision to...

Andrew Jackson

Japan Morning Connection: Markets Tumble on China/US Standoff and Outlook for Capital Spending

​Investors fleeing US assets and Trump's bill adding to fiscal imbalance causing yields to rise further. New lows unlikely for big tech/AI, today's...

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: Mixed Reaction to TSMC Gains, Sumitomo Forestry Ready to Rebound

​TSMC gains failed to buoy SPE names. Travelers up 9% on better than expected earnings, continuing to help non-life. Sumitomo Forestry looks ready...

Andrew Jackson

Tech stocks declined due to concerns about additional tariffs, Suzuki Motor's secondary deal priced 5% lower than last, and Onsemi's decision to...

Investors fleeing US assets and Trump's bill adding to fiscal imbalance causing yields to rise further. New lows unlikely for big tech/AI, today's...

TSMC gains failed to buoy SPE names. Travelers up 9% on better than expected earnings, continuing to help non-life. Sumitomo Forestry looks ready...