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May 21, 2026

Japanese Equities

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UBS maintains an Attractive view on Japanese equities, expecting market leadership to broaden from AI stocks to cyclical sectors as the global manufacturing cycle improves.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.UBS maintains an Attractive view on Japanese equities despite recent concentration in AI-related stocks.
  • 2.Fundamentals are supported by strong earnings growth and an improving global manufacturing cycle.
  • 3.Investment opportunities are highlighted in banks, AI supply chain firms, trading companies, and defense.

Table of Contents

  • CIO View: Japanese equities
  • Global Asset Class Preference Attractive
  • Central scenario
  • Upside scenario
  • Downside scenario
  • Global asset class preferences definitions
  • Appendix
  • Risk information

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Authors

Chisa KobayashiHartmut Issel

Securities

TPXNikkei 225

Themes

Artificial Intelligence CapexCorporate Governance ReformGlobal Manufacturing Recovery

Regions

Asia PacificMiddle EastJapanUnited States