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.

Nikkei 225 (NKY INDEX) Drops Amid US Tariffs: Implied Volatility Hits Extreme Levels

KOSPI 200 (KOSPI2 Index) Hits 99th Percentile Implied Volatility Amid US Tariff Impact

Chart of the Day: Implied Volatility Soars Globally, US and Bitcoin Hit Hardest

Thematic (Sector/Industry)

Japan Industrials / Thematic (Sector/Industry)

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<li>U.S. &amp; Nikkei stock futures fell as much as 2.5%, signaling a weak Thursday open. After hours, Nvidia, Amazon, and Tesla dropped over 4%.</li>
<li>The U.S. will impose a 10% baseline tariff on all imports, with Japan facing a 24% tariff as part of measures targeting what President Trump called "bad actors" </li>
<li>Fast Retailing's domestic Uniqlo same-store sales, including e-commerce, rose 12% year-on-year in March</li>
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U.S. &amp; Nikkei stock futures fell as much as 2.5%, signaling a weak Thursday open. After hours, Nvidia, Amazon, and Tesla dropped over 4%.
The U.S. will impose a 10% baseline tariff on all imports, with Japan facing a 24% tariff as part of measures targeting what President Trump called "bad actors" 
Fast Retailing's domestic Uniqlo same-store sales, including e-commerce, rose 12% year-on-year in March


Ohayo Japan | Trump Announces 24% Tariffs on Japan