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This document is a Bank of America Merrill Lynch investment strategy report dated November 18, 2016. It analyzes the geopolitical and economic risks for Japan following the election of Donald Trump, discussing potential impacts on trade (TPP), international relations (US, Russia, China, Europe), and defense spending. The document contains no information related to Jeffrey Epstein, his associates, or any related activities.
People (1)
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| Donald Trump | US President |
Mentioned in the context of his presidency's implications for Japan's diplomatic, geopolitical, and economic environm...
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Organizations (9)
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| Bank of America Merrill Lynch |
The publisher of the report.
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| BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research |
Listed as a source for Chart 1.
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| BofA Merrill Lynch Global Quantitative Strategy |
Listed as a source for Chart 2.
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| Bloomberg |
Listed as a source for Chart 1.
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| Haver |
Listed as a source for Chart 1.
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| MSCI |
Listed as a source for Chart 2 and used for the 'MSCI Japan cyclical/defensive' index in Chart 1.
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| IBES |
Listed as a source for Chart 2.
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| Japan's Self Defense Forces |
Mentioned as a potential recipient of increased defense spending.
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| HOUSE_OVERSIGHT |
Appears as a Bates stamp in the document footer, likely referring to a legislative body such as the U.S. House Commit...
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Timeline (3 events)
Future (as of Nov 2016)
Potential signing of the Japan-EU EPA (Economic Partner Agreement).
Japan, Europe
Post-November 2016
The presidency of Donald Trump in the US, identified as the biggest risk to the report's scenario for Japan.
US
circa 2016
The decline in likelihood of an agreement on the TPP (Trans-Pacific Partnership).
Global
Locations (5)
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The primary country of focus for the investment strategy analysis.
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The document analyzes the impact of the US presidency and economic cycle on Japan.
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Mentioned in the context of potential changes in US-Russia and Japan-Russia relations.
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Mentioned in the context of potential changes in US-China and Japan-China relations.
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Mentioned as a region Japan might move closer to, potentially signing the Japan-EU EPA.
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Relationships (5)
The document discusses the risk of a 'downward spiral in Japan-US relations' and the negative impact of US protectionism on Japanese stocks.
A 'potential improvement in US-Russia' relations is discussed as a possibility under the new US President.
The document suggests that an improvement in US-Russia relations could imply a 'relative worsening in Japan-Russia' relations.
The document suggests a 'relative worsening in Japan-China' relations in parallel with Japan-Russia relations.
Key Quotes (3)
"The biggest risk to our scenario is the implications for Japan's diplomatic and geopolitical environment of the Donald Trump presidency in the US."Source
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Quote #1
"If the Trump presidency tips the US towards isolationism, we expect Japan's spending on defense to increase."Source
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Quote #2
"If this results in higher spending on Japan's Self Defense Forces (rather than compensating for US spending on Japan-based US military), Japan's defense-related stocks would be beneficiaries, and it could reshape the arms industry in Japan."Source
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Quote #3
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