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. stocks closed mixed on Friday as rising Treasury yields weighed on markets, leading to weekly losses amid uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's next move</li>
<li>Japan's ruling coalition, led by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito, lost its majority in the lower house for the first time since 2009</li>
<li>Shin-Etsu Chemical reported a 2% year-on-year decline in net profit to 294 billion yen for April-September 2024, despite a 6% increase in net sales and operating profit</li>
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U.S. stocks closed mixed on Friday as rising Treasury yields weighed on markets, leading to weekly losses amid uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve's next move
Japan's ruling coalition, led by the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Komeito, lost its majority in the lower house for the first time since 2009
Shin-Etsu Chemical reported a 2% year-on-year decline in net profit to 294 billion yen for April-September 2024, despite a 6% increase in net sales and operating profit


Ohayo Japan | LDP Loses Majority