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 Consumer discretionary / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>US CPI remained flat over previous month and rose 3.3% over May last year - a slight deceleration</li>
<li>The Federal Reserve concluded its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday by keeping interest rates unchanged in the 5.25%-5.50% range</li>
<li>Japanese companies announced record share buybacks of ¥9 trillion ($57 billion) from January to May, up 60% from the previous year.</li>
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US CPI remained flat over previous month and rose 3.3% over May last year - a slight deceleration
The Federal Reserve concluded its two-day policy meeting on Wednesday by keeping interest rates unchanged in the 5.25%-5.50% range
Japanese companies announced record share buybacks of ¥9 trillion ($57 billion) from January to May, up 60% from the previous year.


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