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 Industrials / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>US equities retreated Friday as investors locked in profits, with the S&amp;P 500 down 0.6% and the Nasdaq off 1.2%</li>
<li>A federal appeals court ruled that most of Donald Trump’s global tariffs were unlawful, finding his use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act exceeded presidential authority</li>
<li>Major Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed companies are increasingly appointing outside directors as board chairmen, with 109 companies doing so as of August 2025</li>
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US equities retreated Friday as investors locked in profits, with the S&amp;P 500 down 0.6% and the Nasdaq off 1.2%
A federal appeals court ruled that most of Donald Trump’s global tariffs were unlawful, finding his use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act exceeded presidential authority
Major Tokyo Stock Exchange-listed companies are increasingly appointing outside directors as board chairmen, with 109 companies doing so as of August 2025


Ohayo Japan | US Stocks Retreat; Trump Tariffs Unlawful