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)

Mitsubishi UFJ Financial (MUFG) (8306 JP)

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<li>The Japanese stock market posted solid gains over the past week, with the Topix rising 3.3% and the Nikkei advancing 1.7%</li>
<li>The Bank of Japan maintained its key short-term interest rate at  0.5% in March, given a cautious view over the global macro outlook</li>
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<strong> MHI</strong> shares rose 16% this week, driven by optimism over Japan’s nuclear energy expansion plans and rising defense commitments.</li>
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The Japanese stock market posted solid gains over the past week, with the Topix rising 3.3% and the Nikkei advancing 1.7%
The Bank of Japan maintained its key short-term interest rate at  0.5% in March, given a cautious view over the global macro outlook

 MHI shares rose 16% this week, driven by optimism over Japan’s nuclear energy expansion plans and rising defense commitments.


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