In recent days he had been on particularly good form,

That is neither particularly bad nor is it particularly good.

Big words seldom accompany good deeds.

Talk of repatriation started in mid-July, particularly in Asia, ... Asian equities have performed poorly in recent days and therefore money is leaving Asia and returning to the U.S. Investors are looking to take profits to cover the losses elsewhere.

He had not wanted to make a fuss,

Japanese food makes me feel particularly good.