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>The yen surged 1.75% to ¥155 per dollar on Friday, its biggest one-day gain since August, amid speculation of Japanese intervention to halt its slide.</li>
<li>Safe-Haven assets strengthened amid US-EU tensions, with gold posting its best week since 2020 and silver topping $100 per ounce; NKY Futures sharply lower. </li>
<li>Investors now face a critical week ahead featuring major earnings, the Federal Reserve's rate decision, and Trump's incoming Fed chair announcement.</li>
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The yen surged 1.75% to ¥155 per dollar on Friday, its biggest one-day gain since August, amid speculation of Japanese intervention to halt its slide.
Safe-Haven assets strengthened amid US-EU tensions, with gold posting its best week since 2020 and silver topping $100 per ounce; NKY Futures sharply lower. 
Investors now face a critical week ahead featuring major earnings, the Federal Reserve's rate decision, and Trump's incoming Fed chair announcement.


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