[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.

On the 18th, the NY market fell. The Dow Jones average closed at 40,665.02, down 533.06 dollars, and the Nasdaq closed down 125.70 points at 17,871.22. After opening, it fell due to employment and manufacturing-related indicators exceeding expectations of accelerated interest rate cuts, and continued to fall. The Dow, which had been hitting new highs every day, expanded its decline in the late stage due to profit-taking sales and increased caution towards corporate earnings. The high-tech sector continued to be sold, and the Nasdaq continued to fall and closed. In terms of sectors, durable consumer goods/clothing and energy rose, while banks fell. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures clearing price was 40,055 yen, down 185 yen from Osaka during the day. In the ADR market, Yucho Bank <7182>, Japan Post <6178>, SoftBank G <9984>, Nidec <6594>, Takeda Pharmaceuticals SP ADR <4502>, Recruit HD <6098>, and Fujifilm <4901> all fell compared to the Tokyo market (converted to 1 dollar = 157.35 yen), and overall selling was dominant.

Nasdaq; 17871.22; -125.70

CME225; 40055; -185 (compared to TSE)

[NY market data]

On the 18th, the NY market fell. The Dow Jones average closed at 40,665.02, down 533.06 dollars, and the Nasdaq closed down 125.70 points at 17,871.22. After opening, it fell due to employment and manufacturing-related indicators exceeding expectations of accelerated interest rate cuts, and continued to fall. The Dow, which had been hitting new highs every day, expanded its decline in the late stage due to profit-taking sales and increased caution towards corporate earnings. The high-tech sector continued to be sold, and the Nasdaq continued to fall and closed. In terms of sectors, durable consumer goods/clothing and energy rose, while banks fell. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures clearing price was 40,055 yen, down 185 yen from Osaka during the day. In the ADR market, Yucho Bank <7182>, Japan Post <6178>, SoftBank G <9984>, Nidec <6594>, Takeda Pharmaceuticals SP ADR <4502>, Recruit HD <6098>, and Fujifilm <4901> all fell compared to the Tokyo market (converted to 1 dollar = 157.35 yen), and overall selling was dominant.