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PERSPECTIVES Weekly: The Investment podcast

Japan: Uncharted territory

Feb 26, 2024
Exploring what's driving the Nikkei to new highs in Japan, structural reforms, wage growth, and Yen weakness. Analyzing Chinese equity markets post Lunar New Year. Looking ahead to key data in the US and Eurozone, Federal Reserve insights, and election impact. Acknowledging risks in investments.
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  • Nikkei's high driven by reforms and weak yen benefit export sectors.
  • Chinese market shows positive momentum post Lunar New Year with policy support.

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Japanese Equities Rally with Structural Reforms

The Nikkei reaching all-time highs in 30 years has been driven by structural reforms in corporate governance and capital efficiency. Tokyo Stock Exchange's reforms resulted in increased share buybacks, higher dividend payouts, and enhanced value creation for investors. Sectors like consumer discretionary, IT, and banks are benefiting, with positive effects from regulatory measures and a weak yen. Expectations of a Bank of Japan interest rate hike further support the Japanese equity story.

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