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>Last week, stocks surged, propelling the S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones to record highs. Positive economic data and consumer sentiment overshadowed a decline in existing home sales.</li>
<li>This week, CB meetings in the eurozone, Canada, and BoJ (Tues) will shape market expectations. US earnings will further contribute to a dynamic week.</li>
<li>Japan's equity market remains popular, but divergence from the PMI output index raises concerns of overheating. A flash PMI (Wed) report will provide insight into Japan's growth conditions.</li>
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Last week, stocks surged, propelling the S&amp;P 500 and Dow Jones to record highs. Positive economic data and consumer sentiment overshadowed a decline in existing home sales.
This week, CB meetings in the eurozone, Canada, and BoJ (Tues) will shape market expectations. US earnings will further contribute to a dynamic week.
Japan's equity market remains popular, but divergence from the PMI output index raises concerns of overheating. A flash PMI (Wed) report will provide insight into Japan's growth conditions.


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