All Japan articles – Page 2
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White papersMarket Snapshot: Japanese stocks rally on election result
Market Snapshot is a weekly view from our portfolio managers, offering sharp, thematic insights into the trends shaping markets right now.
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White papersJapanese markets await clarity on leadership
Japanese equities hit a new record in October following the election of pro-business Sanae Takaichi as the leader of Japan’s ruling political party (LDP). However, the dust hasn’t fully settled as the long-term coalition between LDP and its partner Komeito broke down on Friday. Markets were expecting that if confirmed as PM, Takaichi’s policies to increase government spending could boost the country’s economic growth. On the other hand, the yen weakened on worries that the push for higher spending could negatively affect the government’s financial situation.
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White papersJapan’s corporates are sitting on a potential $2 trillion real estate treasure trove
Japanese companies hold vast real estate assets, which are typically misvalued on their balance sheets. Carl Vine, Co-Head of Asia Pacific Equities, and William Montgomery, Senior Asia Pacific Equities Analyst, explore the often overlooked property treasure – potentially worth US$2 trillion – on Japan’s corporate balance sheets and ask who stands to benefit when it is unlocked.
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White papersJapan senior living – Capitalizing on structural trends
Japan has emerged as one of the top three commercial real estate markets in the world, as a result of structural economic reforms, monetary expansion and flexible fiscal policy.
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VideoWhat’s next for Asia ex-Japan?
Jonathan Pines, Head of Asia ex-Japan, explores the bright spots emerging across the region. What’s driving the team’s approach as they look to H2 and beyond? Selective positioning in China’s A-share market, momentum from recent South Korean governance reforms, and a tactical underweight to Taiwan are all anchoring our outlook.
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White papersMacro brief: Tariff clarity for Japan but political uncertainty remains
Japan watchers have seen the country strike a solid trade deal with the US in recent weeks, bringing much-needed certainty to a country still dependent on nascent reflation. At the same time, however, the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)/Komeito coalition’s failure to secure a majority in Upper House elections has intensified calls for new political leadership.
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White papersUS dollar slide pauses amid US-Japan deal
The dollar fell by around 10% this year, as on 22 July, mainly due to uncertainty over President Trump’s trade policies and concerns over US debt and fiscal deficit. Issues like the political pressure on the Fed to cut rates aggressively have also weighed on sentiment.
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White papersJapan: Opportunity Trumps Politics
The U.S. trade deal will further support improving economic fundamentals in Japan, which underpin our constructive equity positioning on the country. Recent political developments and volatility in the government bond market are unlikely to change our long-held view.
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White papersJapanese equities: Learning to navigate a new equilibrium
The Japanese equity market has largely drifted sideways over the past 12 months, following a powerful run in 2023 and early 2024.
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White papersJapan at the Crossroads: Navigating Trump 2.0 and tariff risks
The Trump administration’s second term has been marked by a renewed emphasis on bilateral trade deals, economic nationalism, and strategic use of tariffs as a tool of leverage. While the administration has signalled a desire for “quick wins” with key partners such as Japan, the underlying uncertainty surrounding the permanence and scope of tariffs remains a central concern.
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White papersJapan’s Corporate Reforms Create a Catalyst for Equity Returns
A new culture of reform at Japanese companies offers exciting potential for equity investors.
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White papersJapanese Equities in 2025: Goldilocks Would Approve
Japanese Equities: Are the “Lost Decades” Finally in the Rear View?
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Asset Manager NewsNozomi Energy completes largest acquisition to date consisting of 12 solar projects with a 312MW capacity
Nozomi Energy, a Japan-focused renewables platform established by global sustainable infrastructure investor Actis, has announced its acquisition of a major portfolio of 12 operational solar projects together with a Japanese co-investor, totalling 312MW.
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White papersJapanese property yields: is the only way up?
The unwinding of Japan’s ultra-low interest-rate policy has raised some questions about the impact on real estate. But rental growth may play a bigger role in driving Japanese property yields.
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White papersGrowth of the East
The East’s economic power has been building for decades. Buoyed initially by Japan’s industrialization, the region was boosted further by the modernization of Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea and Taiwan, alongside the rapid rise of China
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Asset Manager NewsCross-border M&A recovers in Asia as dealmakers look abroad for growth
HONG KONG/SINGAPORE, Sept 30 (Reuters) - Cross-border mergers and acquisitions involving companies in the Asia-Pacific region have recovered this year and are booming in Japan as businesses seek new growth after adjusting to cope with higher interest rates.The total announced value of such deals rose 25% year-on-year to $286 billion as of Sept. 30, LSEG data showed, with around 80% of them transacted with an entity outside the region.
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White papersJapan Multifamily: Is Japan multifamily still attractive?
Is multifamily still an attractive investment in this evolving macro landscape? We think so. Japan’s transition from deflation to inflation is expected to have positive implications on long-term yield spread and rental growth. Nonetheless, the demographic trend is a pivotal factor and should guide our investment focus
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White papersCross Asset Investment Strategy - September 2024
Topic of the Month - The JPY carry trade: what’s next?
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White papersThe JPY carry trade: what’s next?
A series of weak US data in July questioned the market narrative of a soft landing and brought back fears of recession. This was the main trigger, although a hawkish surprise from the BoJ undoubtedly added fuel to what turned out to be an unusually sharp unwinding of carry trades funded in JPY. The amount of exposure of these carry trades was at an all-time high due to the low level of overall market volatility and the volatility of the JPY itself. So is it over?
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White papersWhy Japan Bounced Back
A huge market shock and a prime Minister heading for the exit—does any of what happened in August affect the long-term investment story for Japan?
