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 Financials / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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U.S. economy: Mixed signals with Q1 GDP growth revised up to 1.4%, driven by business investment and trade, while jobless claims hit a high, raising unemployment concerns.</li>
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Japan's Nikkei 225: Strong performance, up 986 yen for the week, fueled by major stock rebounds and IPO interest, despite dollar-yen depreciation to 161 yen.</li>
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Market outlook: Nikkei up 2.2% in June, nearing 40,000 yen; cautious sentiment prevails with U.S. markets closed on July 4th and UK elections ahead</li>
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U.S. economy: Mixed signals with Q1 GDP growth revised up to 1.4%, driven by business investment and trade, while jobless claims hit a high, raising unemployment concerns.

Japan's Nikkei 225: Strong performance, up 986 yen for the week, fueled by major stock rebounds and IPO interest, despite dollar-yen depreciation to 161 yen.

Market outlook: Nikkei up 2.2% in June, nearing 40,000 yen; cautious sentiment prevails with U.S. markets closed on July 4th and UK elections ahead


Japan Weekly | IHI, Sumi Pharma, Toho, Sawai, JEOL