Japan Specialist

Mark Chadwick

Over 20 years experience in equities and asset management in Asia and Japan. Qualified CFA with experience analyzing companies as a buy-side analyst. In-depth knowledge of company fundamental analysis, corporate governance and valuations.

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Japan Financials / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>U.S. markets rose sharply (S&amp;P +1.2%, Nasdaq +1.9%) as an emerging U.S.-China trade framework eased tensions ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting, boosting tech stocks. </li>
<li>Amazon announced plans to cut up to 30,000 corporate jobs, its largest layoff since 2022, while Qualcomm surged 11% on new AI chip announcements.</li>
<li>Japan’s Nikkei hit record highs (+2.5%) on optimism over a U.S.-China deal and expected Fed rate cut; Nidec faces delisting risk amid accounting probe.</li>
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U.S. markets rose sharply (S&amp;P +1.2%, Nasdaq +1.9%) as an emerging U.S.-China trade framework eased tensions ahead of the Trump-Xi meeting, boosting tech stocks. 
Amazon announced plans to cut up to 30,000 corporate jobs, its largest layoff since 2022, while Qualcomm surged 11% on new AI chip announcements.
Japan’s Nikkei hit record highs (+2.5%) on optimism over a U.S.-China deal and expected Fed rate cut; Nidec faces delisting risk amid accounting probe.


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