Japan is a story of fascinating contrasts. To unlock the opportunities and understand how the story will continue to unfold, it requires an expert in the region – to connect the history with the future.
Focused thinking: 3 min video
Our 2019 GDP growth forecasts are not too different from the streets – while we ... [Read more]
December 2018
Focused thinking: 7 min video
Since the escalation of US trade protectionism this year, increasingly centered on China, a US-Sino ... [Read more]
November 2018
Focused thinking: 2 min video
As we approach 2019, we see a slowdown in economic growth rates across the region ... [Read more]
Focused thinking: 3 min read
Oil prices have fallen sharply. This drop, if sustained, will have a greater impact on ... [Read more]
There is an undeniable correlation between geopolitics, market sentiment and the macro trading environment. In ... [Read more]
February 2019
Five market moving events that should be on your radar
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Out of the limited number of options available, what method can the BOJ use? ... [Read more]
How will BOJ respond to calls for more easing?
The recovery in Japan's economic activity is still rolling on, but the growth momentum is ... [Read more]
January 2019
Japan outlook 2019: gradual economic slowdown to continue
Focused thinking: 4 min read
How X-Elio completed Japan’s largest solar sale – and what it says about the sector’s ... [Read more]
How X-Elio completed Japan’s largest solar sale
The 1964 Tokyo Olympics uplifted the Japanese economy but was followed by a recession. Investment ... [Read more]
Will Japan avoid the risks of a post-Olympic slump?
Stories: 3 min read
At a time of global geopolitical uncertainty, the United Kingdom's focus on Japan and recognition ... [Read more]
October 2018
Connecting Eastern traditions & Western ingredients
Euroyen bonds offer size and speed for banks seeking regulatory capital. Are more deals on ... [Read more]
Euroyen market delivers swift results
We expect the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to inject ¥1.8trn into the economy, with an estimated ... [Read more]
September 2018
How will hosting the 2020 Olympics affect Japan?
From the 1950s to the 1990s Japan often found itself in disagreement with the US ... [Read more]
August 2018
What can we learn from the history of trade wars?
Issuance hit a record high in 2017 and conditions remain supportive for new issues. ... [Read more]
Why global bonds are still attractive to Japanese issuers
June 2018
Highlights from Nomura Investment Forum Asia 2018
Focused thinking: 6 min read
In a time of global economic and political uncertainty, Japan’s relative stability stands out. After ... [Read more]
March 2018
Japanese cross-border M&A takes off