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)

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<li>Japanese equities posted a modest gain this week, with the Topix Index rising +0.6% and extending its year-to-date advance to +10.3%.</li>
<li>The move came against a supportive global backdrop, as U.S. markets rallied strongly— Nasdaq climbed ~4%—helping sustain risk appetite despite pockets of volatility.</li>
<li>Currency markets were relatively stable, with the yen basically unchanged ~¥159 per dollar, while bond markets were subdued; 10-year JGB yields edged down 1bp to 2.42%.</li>
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Japanese equities posted a modest gain this week, with the Topix Index rising +0.6% and extending its year-to-date advance to +10.3%.
The move came against a supportive global backdrop, as U.S. markets rallied strongly— Nasdaq climbed ~4%—helping sustain risk appetite despite pockets of volatility.
Currency markets were relatively stable, with the yen basically unchanged ~¥159 per dollar, while bond markets were subdued; 10-year JGB yields edged down 1bp to 2.42%.


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