[NYDow・Nasdaq・CME (table)] NYDOW: 38,571.03, -115.29 Nasdaq: 16,828.67, +93.65 CME225: 38,650, -290 (compared to TSE) [NY market data] On May 3, the NY market was mixed. The Dow ended trading at 38,571.03, down 115.29 dollars, while the Nasdaq closed up 93.65 points at 16,828.67. The ISM manufacturing index for May unexpectedly declined, and prices paid also fell, which was bought on expectations of interest rate cuts and rose after the opening. However, the Dow turned to selling throughout the day as concerns about a slowdown in economic growth emerged and remained sluggish. On the other hand, the Nasdaq remained solidly supported by purchases due to the recovery of NVIDIA in the semiconductor industry and the anticipation of lower interest rates, and closed mixed. By sector, semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment, pharmaceuticals and biotechs rose, while energy declined. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement value was 38,650 yen, down 290 yen from the Osaka daytime session. In the ADR market, Yucho Bank <7182>, Japan Post <6178>, Recruit HD <6098>, Fujifilm <4901>, Mitsui Fudosan <8801>, Terumo <4543>, Komatsu Manufacturing <6301>, etc. fell, and selling was dominant overall.

NYDOW; 39721.36; + 429.39 Nasdaq; 18647.45; + 218.16 CME225; 42470; + 530 (TSE comparison) On the NY market on the 10th, it rose. The Dow Jones Industrial Average opened up before rallying on hopes of a rate cut following Chairman Powell's congressional testimony and closed at 39,721.36, up 429.39 dollars, while the Nasdaq rose 218.16 points to 18,647.45. Although the chairman did not make clear when the rate cut would happen in his testimony to the House of Representatives, he suggested that the conditions for a rate cut were coming together, and the market remained strong throughout the day, widening its gains towards the end. The Nasdaq also received support from the rise of Apple and Nvidia, updating its record high for seven consecutive days and closing. By sector, semiconductor and semiconductor manufacturing equipment and technology, hardware and equipment rose, while property management and development fell. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement price was 42,470 yen, up 530 yen from Osaka during the day. On the ADR market, Japan Post (6178), Advantest (6857), Disco (6146), Tokyo Electron (8035), Renesas (6723), Mitsubishi Corporation (8058), Hitachi Ltd sponsored ADR (6501), and others rose, leading to a nearly across the board rise.

Nasdaq; 18647.45; +218.16

CME225; 42470; +530 (TSE comparison)

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The NY market rose on the 10th. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 39,721.36, up $429.39, and the Nasdaq closed at 18,647.45, up 218.16 points. After the opening bell, the market surged on expectations of a rate cut following testimony by Powell, the Federal Reserve Board Chairman, at the Senate. The Chairman did not specify the timing of the rate cut in his testimony to the House of Representatives, but he suggested that conditions for a rate cut were coming together, and the market remained strong throughout the day, widening its gains towards the end. The Nasdaq also received support from the rise of Apple and Nvidia, updating its record high for seven consecutive days and closing. By sector, semiconductor and semiconductor manufacturing equipment and technology, hardware and equipment rose, while property management and development fell. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement price was 42,470 yen, up 530 yen from Osaka during the day. On the ADR market, Japan Post (6178), Advantest (6857), Disco (6146), Tokyo Electron (8035), Renesas (6723), Mitsubishi Corporation (8058), Hitachi Ltd sponsored ADR (6501), and others rose, leading to a nearly across the board rise.