SCJ News and Press, iShares MSCI Japan Sm Cap From 12/21/23

2023-12-21 04:07:00 ET Summary After protracted weakness in manufacturing output and exports for many APAC industrial economies through most of 2023, there are early signs of improving momentum as the year draws to a close. After showing contraction each month between April and Oc...

2023-12-19 05:45:00 ET Summary The Bank of Japan kept its major policy settings unchanged and made no changes to its forward guidance, pushing the yen down against the dollar. But we think the shift in tone is clear and major policy changes will be made early next year. Our vi...

2023-12-13 02:15:00 ET Summary Investors have cheered as Japan continues to emerge from its deflationary doldrums. We believe there’s more room for the bulls to run. With unique structural tailwinds and multiple macro catalysts, Japan's equity market is becoming an increasi...

2023-12-09 03:35:00 ET Summary Global output price inflation increased slightly in November but remains among the weakest in the past three years. Goods selling price inflation is low, while service sector inflation remains somewhat elevated. Overall demand environment is subd...

2023-12-09 03:00:00 ET Summary The global markets experienced high volatility in 2023 due to factors such as high interest rates, bank failures, and a surge in bond yields. The macro environment in 2024 is expected to be complex and interesting, with rewards for investors who are ...

2023-12-09 01:50:00 ET Summary Third-quarter GDP contracted more than expected, with private consumption and inventory contribution to GDP falling. Labor cash earnings rose in October, indicating a recovery in labor market conditions and earnings. The current account surplus w...

2023-12-08 23:00:00 ET Summary Although value stocks have lagged their growth counterparts over much of 2023, we believe the set up for 2024 and beyond looks promising. Currently, the MSCI World Value Index’s price-earnings (P/E) multiple is trading at a discount to its his...

2023-12-05 02:00:00 ET Summary As we move into 2024, we expect the global economy to slow marginally, with a bumpy landing for major developed economies in the first half. We believe an increasing global risk appetite should favor equities, while the likelihood of falling rates co...

2023-12-02 10:45:00 ET Summary Global manufacturing business conditions worsened for a fifteenth successive month in November. Europe saw the steepest downturn, while production returned to growth in mainland China and showed signs of stabilizing in the UK. Global trade flows ...

2023-11-26 04:40:00 ET Summary Early PMI survey data for November from S&P Global showed the major developed economies collectively contracting marginally for a fourth month. Geographically, the flash PMI data add to indications that the eurozone economy is likely to contract ...