While a string of economic data prints out of Germany disappoint, big tech made a comeback yesterday, with the Nasdaq Composite posting its best daily return since November. After Swiss inflation remained stable in December, the Swiss franc shows renewed strength and the SMI is one of the few European indices in positive territory year to date. And Mark Matthews, Head of Research Asia, talks to us about the health of the Japanese equity market and why he sees India as a rose among the thorns. 00:00 Introduction by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)00:34 Markets wrap-up by Jonti Warris (Investment Writing)06:36 Asia update: India, China and Japan by Mark Matthews (Head of Research Asia)16:12 Closing remarks by Helen Freer (Investment Writing)Would you like to support this show? Please leave us a review and star rating on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or your favourite podcast player.