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.

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Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>Global stocks generally headed lower in the week as investors fretted about the prospect of further Fed tightening. </li>
<li>Japanese stocks eked out a small gain on strong domestic earnings and robust corporate outlooks. </li>
<li>The yen strengthened after it was reported that Kazuo Ueda will be appointed as the next BoJ Governor. He is generally considered more hawkish than his predecessor. </li>
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Global stocks generally headed lower in the week as investors fretted about the prospect of further Fed tightening. 
Japanese stocks eked out a small gain on strong domestic earnings and robust corporate outlooks. 
The yen strengthened after it was reported that Kazuo Ueda will be appointed as the next BoJ Governor. He is generally considered more hawkish than his predecessor. 


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