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>U.S. markets remained relatively stable, with major indices flat to up 1% for the week. Treasury yields rose slightly, with the 10-year yield up nearly 10 basis points to 3.8%.</li>
<li>Meanwhile, China, grappling with a property slump and likely to miss its 5% growth target, announced substantial stimulus measures.</li>
<li>Japanese stocks rallied strongly this week, with the benchmark Nikkei index surging 5.6% and the broader Topix index gaining 3.7%.</li>
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U.S. markets remained relatively stable, with major indices flat to up 1% for the week. Treasury yields rose slightly, with the 10-year yield up nearly 10 basis points to 3.8%.
Meanwhile, China, grappling with a property slump and likely to miss its 5% growth target, announced substantial stimulus measures.
Japanese stocks rallied strongly this week, with the benchmark Nikkei index surging 5.6% and the broader Topix index gaining 3.7%.


Japan Weekly | China Stimulus; JP Stocks Respond