Japan

Japan stands to benefit from Trump policies

Higher export volumes have helped Japan's economy continue its improvement, with growth of 1.0% (annualised) during the December quarter.

Recent geopolitical turmoil and concerns about the Trump administration's ability to enact promised fiscal reforms have led speculators to push up the yen versus all currencies once again.

Improving corporate dynamics

Dividends and buybacks set to reach ¥18trn in 2017

Investment trust Q1 round-up

Value for long-term investors

New small-cap index launched

Eight day of successive gains

James Hart, investment director for Witan Investment Services, has identified Asian areas of interest where the £1.7bn Witan and £194m Witan Pacific investment trusts have recently increased their exposure including Korea, Singapore and Japan.