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>Assets remained under pressure across the board: SPX (-4.2%), Nasdaq (-5.8%), Oil (-7.5%) and 10 year bonds (-20bps).</li>
<li>Japanese stocks were also under pressure: Nikkei (-5.8%), Topix (-4.2%), while the yen strengthened almost 4 yen.</li>
<li>Kao's stock rose by 9% this week due to improved earnings estimates and favorable conditions for raising prices of everyday necessities in Japan</li>
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Assets remained under pressure across the board: SPX (-4.2%), Nasdaq (-5.8%), Oil (-7.5%) and 10 year bonds (-20bps).
Japanese stocks were also under pressure: Nikkei (-5.8%), Topix (-4.2%), while the yen strengthened almost 4 yen.
Kao's stock rose by 9% this week due to improved earnings estimates and favorable conditions for raising prices of everyday necessities in Japan


Japan Weekly | Assets Under Pressure; Kao Out Performs