iShares MSCI Japan Small-Cap ETF

SCJ tracks a market-cap-weighted index of small-cap Japanese stocks.

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The Japanese stock market is having itself a hot minute. The Nikkei 225 index, a benchmark for Japanese equities, is up nearly 30 percent so far this year.

Japan, Still The Outlier After All These Years

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Things were looking tough for the BoJ as recently as this summer, when the country's core CPI bolted north of 4%, far beyond the 2% inflation target that major central banks view as ideal. The Bank of Japan is being reactive to an inflation threat that may very well be in the rearview mirror.

Declining PPIs Perpetuate Japan's TINA Trade

The debate over the future of Japan continues. Because of its small footprint, we often forget the oversized role Japan plays in the global economy.

Japan's Future Remains An Issue Of Debate

October's flash PMI data revealed that Japan's private sector economy concluded the eight-month growth streak that commenced in January 2023. This was attributed primarily to a sharper fall in manufacturing production, though services activity growth also slowed to the weakest in the year-to-date.

Japan's Flash PMI Points To Stalling Private Sector Economy At Start Of Fourth Quarter

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The region is likely to see faster disinflation, but prospects for growth in coming years are dimming. Strong consumer spending has supported growth in Asia's three largest economies this year, but there are already signs that the region's recovery may be running out of steam.

Asia Continues To Fuel Global Growth, But Economic Momentum Is Slowing

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The IMF, the World Bank, and the United Nations all rank China and Japan as the second and third largest economies on the planet. More of what is occurring in the markets should reflect what is happening in China and Japan which are strongly linked economically.

China Could Derail Japan's Fragile Recovery

It is disappointing that labour cash earnings were weaker than expected in Japan, but consumption held up relatively well. Meanwhile, due to the recent spike in market rates and high inflation, the Bank of Japan is expected to change its YCC policy and forward guidance at its October meeting.

Mixed Signals For Earnings And Spending In Japan, But The BoJ Is Likely To Move On

Japanese stocks have outperformed global equities by a wide margin this year. Is this a false dawn or can inflation continue to breathe life into the market?

Japan Equities: Inflation May Be Just What The Doctor Ordered

Japan's private sector economy continued to grow in September, extending the sequence of expansion that commenced at the start of 2023. Slower service sector growth, attributed in part to a renewed decline in new business from abroad, and a quicker fall in manufacturing output underpinned the latest slowdown.

Japan's Growth Momentum And Inflation Pressures Ease In September

Japan's Nikkei 225 eclipsed 33,000 for the first time in 33 years, and the significant rally has attracted major investor interest. Global portfolio managers are increasingly bullish on Japan, and they are allocating more cash to this rising market.

The Sun Shines On Japanese Stocks, Anticipating Key Events To Finish The First Half

We see the outlook brightening for Japanese stocks vs. developed peers given fewer supply constraints, supportive monetary policy and corporate reforms.

Japan Stands Out From Developed Pack

Despite a slowdown in growth momentum from May, as signalled by the latest June flash PMI data for Japan, a solid quarter of growth is expected for Q2 2023. This may well exceed the strong official GDP reading recorded in Q1, with a service sector expansion primarily supporting growth while manufacturing performance lagged.

Japan June Flash PMI Data Signal Solid Expansion At End Of Q2 2023 Despite Moderation In Growth Momentum

The BoJ has unanimously decided to maintain its ultra-easing monetary policy. It is looking for clearer signs of sustainable inflation growth.

Bank Of Japan Keeps Policy Settings Unchanged - For Now

The crisis at Credit Suisse has traders wondering who's next. Japanese lenders, with their staid depositor bases, look like unlikely targets for bank runs.

Credit Suisse Reinforces Japan's Offshore Anxiety

The Bank of Japan looks set to change its ultra-loose policy as inflation takes root. We see spillover risks to global yields, risk appetite and Japanese stocks.

Preparing For Japan Central Bank Shift

Business prospects for the year ahead rose in January to the highest since comparable data were first available in 2012, as looser COVID-19 restrictions in mainland China fuelled expectations of faster economic growth. January saw business confidence hit an all-time high.

Hong Kong Businesses Start 2023 In Most Optimistic Mood For Over A Decade

The Bank of Japan's Governor, Haruhiko Kuroda, will step down on 8 April after serving 10 years at the Japanese central bank. We think it will be difficult for Kuroda to try any policy changes at the March meeting just before he steps down.

The Bank Of Japan Faces Tough Choices Ahead Of Policy Normalization

We expect Japan's GDP growth to slow in 2023 but to remain above its potential rate, supported by an accommodative macro policy environment. The near-term outlook is bleak due to high inflation and weak global demand conditions.

Japan: A Modest Recovery Will Continue To Be Supported By Accommodative Macro Policies

An announcement made by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) to modify its so-called Yield Curve Control framework immediately created havoc in the currency markets. When all is said and done, the BOJ will be the buyer of this debt.

Decoding The Yen's Strength And The Move By The BOJ

Templeton Global Equity Group weighs in on inflation's emergence in Japan, recent monetary policy shifts, and the implications for investors.

One Small Step Forward - One Giant Leap Away From Deflation In Japan

Bank of Japan (BoJ) unexpectedly tweaked its bond yield control policy -- a move that will allow long-term interest rates to rise more.

ETFs to Play BoJ's Surprise Policy Shift

While news out of China might be complicating things for Asian-focused investors this week, prospects seem to be improving for strategies that target Japan.

Small-Cap Japan ETFs Trigger Technical Buy Signal

Each year in November, the Russell/Nomura Japan Equity Indexes are reconstituted to reflect changes to the Japanese equity market in the preceding year. The global equity selloff over the past year has touched nearly all corners of the globe - and Japan has been no exception.

The Russell/Nomura Annual Indexes Recon: Japanese Equities Weren't Spared Downturn Pain

Import costs have skyrocketed as the yen has fallen to historic lows versus the dollar and the yuan. The United States and China are Japan's two largest exporters, and Japanese households are bearing the brunt of the impact.

WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Index: 2022 Index Reconstitution

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The latest flash PMI data showed that Australia's private sector economy shrank for the first time since the start of the year in October.

Flash PMIs Show Renewed Contraction Of Australian Economy In October, Japan's Service Sector Powers Growth

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