Active stocks and hot stocks
On the 24th, the Tokyo stock market saw the Nikkei average fall significantly for the fourth consecutive day, temporarily down 1% from the previous day. Concerns about the increase in US interest rates and expectations of a decrease in orders for Apple's new smart phone, the "iPhone 16," led to predominant selling of export-related industries, chemicals, and material stocks. Dislike for the decline in commodity market conditions such as crude oil and copper also affected trading in trading companies, mining, and nonferrous metals. The rise in long-term interest rates due to the diminishing expectations of a US rate cut and fiscal risks after the presidential election has led to a continuing trend of a strong dollar and a weak yen. In the upcoming Lower House election this weekend, there is also caution towards the risk of the ruling coalition of the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito falling below the majority, putting pressure on the yen. Among specific sectors, warehousing/transportation, other products, and food products are relatively stable in value. Conversely, nonferrous metals, marine shipping, electricity/gas, and others are weaker.