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  • What the return of interest rates means for Japan

    SHARE THIS In January, the Bank of Japan raised short-term interest rates to 0.5%, the highest level seen in 17 years, as it continued with its slow but steady withdrawal of accommodation. As the Japanese economy shows ongoing signals of recovery from...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2025/2502-what-the-return-of-interest-rates-means-for-japan

  • Why Japan’s CPI remains low when other economies grapple with inflation

    SHARE THIS As the global economy takes steps to recover from the pandemic, prices have steadily risen around the world. Japan, however, remains an exception among the major economies. The country’s headline CPI did tick up in October, but at a very...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2021/japan-cpi-remains-low

  • Japan’s “show me the money” corporate governance: 1Q record high

    SHARE THIS The just-released 1Q CY22 data on aggregate corporate profits in Japan was positive, with the overall corporate recurring pre-tax profit margin hitting a record high on a four quarter average. Both the non-financial service and manufacturing...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2022/japan-show-money-corporate-governance-1q

  • Less may be more in Japan’s LDP leadership contest

    SHARE THIS There is one major thing to keep in mind going into Japan’s upcoming leadership contest for the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)—the country’s looming general election. The ruling party’s chief concern is to select a candidate who can...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2024/less-may-be-more-in-japans-ldp-2024

  • Japan Equity Monthly - January 2021

    SHARE THIS We discuss Japan’s robust manufacturing sector and why it is not about reclaiming the past; we also take a look at the BOJ’s ETF purchases amid the current rally by equities.

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2021/japan-equity-monthly-january-2021

  • Japan’s “show me the money” corporate governance: 2Q record high

    SHARE THIS The just-released 2Q CY22 data on aggregate corporate profits in Japan was very positive, with the overall corporate recurring pre-tax profit margin hitting a record high on a four quarter average.

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2022/japan-show-money-corporate-governance-2q

  • Japan’s “show me the money” corporate governance: 3Q, another record high

    SHARE THIS The just-released 3Q CY22 data on aggregate corporate profits in Japan was very positive, with the overall corporate recurring pre-tax profit margin hitting a record high on a four quarter average.

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2022/japan-show-money-corporate-governance-3q

  • Japan’s “Show Me the Money” corporate governance: 4Q, a pause in overall profit margin uptrend

    SHARE THIS The just-released 4Q CY22 data on aggregate corporate profits in Japan was somewhat mixed, as the overall corporate recurring pre-tax profit margin fell from its record high on a four quarter average. The non-financial service sector ticked...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2023/japan-show-money-corporate-governance-4q

  • Corporate governance reform points to opportunities ahead in Japan equities

    SHARE THIS Japan may not be known for quick, sweeping reforms. However, developments in the country’s corporate governance over the last 10 years suggest that once changes are set in motion, they can have a deep and lasting impact, raising the value of...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2023/corporate-governance-reform-points

  • Japan Equity Monthly - August 2021

    SHARE THIS The news of Prime Minister Suga’s impending resignation triggered a rally in Japanese equities this week, with the market hoping that a new administration will bring the COVID-19 outbreak under control and hasten the normalisation of the...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2021/japan-equity-monthly-august-2021

  • Japan's cash-rich companies: harnessing corporate reforms

    SHARE THIS Japan, a nation of “cash-rich” companies, is undergoing corporate reforms aimed at raising valuation of companies by improving their capital efficiency. The reforms, along with cash-rich companies' historical outperformance and strategic...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2024/japans-cash-rich-companies-harnessing-corporate-reforms-2024

  • The yen: how weak is too weak?

    SHARE THIS The ongoing weakness in the yen has led to intense debate over whether Japan can cope with further challenges to its global purchasing power. Although it is a matter of concern, a weak currency isn't necessarily undermining Japan's economic...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2024/the-yen-how-weak-is-too-weak-2024

  • Japan Equity Monthly - September 2020

    SHARE THIS Yoshihide Suga, Japan’s new prime minister, is widely expected to retain his predecessor’s fiscal and monetary policies known as “Abenomics”.

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2020/japan-equity-monthly-september-2020

  • Global Investment Committee’s Outlook: Negative 4Q, then central banks relent and markets rebound

    SHARE THIS Our scenario is fairly ugly for the 4Q, but has a strong silver lining thereafter. We are not optimistic about the global economy and investor returns reverting to normal for an extended period, but there should be clear intermediate term...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2022/global-investment-committee-outlook-2210

  • Japan Equity Monthly - July 2021

    SHARE THIS We talk about the importance of staying focused on the broader implications of Japan’s corporate governance reforms when misconduct at major companies make the headlines; we also discuss the prospects for real estate and whether the market...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2021/japan-equity-monthly-july-2021

  • Japan Equity Monthly – October 2021

    SHARE THIS We explain how the recent lower house election win gives Japan’s new prime minister a free hand to pursue policies aimed to help the economy recover from COVID-19. We also analyse why a weaker yen no longer provides as much of a boost to...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2021/japan-equity-monthly-october-2021

  • Navigating Japan Equities (November 2024): assessing the impact of the US elections on Japan

    SHARE THIS As with the other markets, Japanese equities reacted immediately to Donald Trump's US presidential election win. The immediate election impact is expected to fade relatively quickly, with market focus turning to the trade policies Trump may...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2024/assessing-us-election-impact-2024

  • Global Investment Committee’s outlook

    SHARE THIS We expect poor 1Q24 returns for MSCI World after the 4Q23 surge, but a more positive trend for the rest of 2024. Regionally, we much prefer Japan in the year ahead. Our view on global bonds for USD-based investors is that they are preferred...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2023/global-investment-committee-outlook-2312

  • Thoughts on the BOJ you might not have heard, but should consider

    SHARE THIS Currently, there is a wide variety of predictions for the BOJ’s actions, with some expecting imminent hawkish decisions based upon some of Governor-nominee Kazuo Ueda’s “anti-distortion” comments, but changes are more likely to be gradual...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2023/thoughts-on-the-boj

  • Japan Equity Monthly - March 2021

    SHARE THIS We provide our view on the Bank of Japan’s latest policy review, under which the central bank decided to allow long-term rates to fluctuate in a wider band and removed its annual target for ETF purchases. We also assess the barring of...

    https://www.nikkoam.co.nz/articles/2021/japan-equity-monthly-march-2021


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