[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;40415.44;+127.91 Nasdaq;18007.57;+280.63 CME225;39950;+470(comparison with TSE) On the 22nd, the NY market rebounded. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 40,415.44, up 127.91 points, while the Nasdaq closed at 18,007.57, up 280.63 points. After opening with uncertainty due to President Biden's withdrawal from the election, the market rose steadily. The Dow fell temporarily as buying based on the assumption of the victory of former President Trump dwindled, but the high-tech sector supported and stabilized it. The Nasdaq recovered due to bargain hunting for high-tech stocks and remained strong throughout the day, expanding its gain towards the end of the day. By sector, automobiles and auto parts, semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment rose, while telecommunication services fell. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement price was 39,950 yen ($470) higher than the Osaka daytime trading price. In the ADR market, Tokyo Electron (8035), Advantest (6857), DISCO (6146), Sumitomo Corporation (8053), Toyota Motor (7203), Renesas (6723), Mizuho Financial Group (8411), and others rose above the comparison with TSE, resulting in generally positive buying trends.

Nasdaq;18007.57;+280.63

CME225;39950;+470(comparison with TSE)

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On the 22nd, the NY market rebounded. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 40,415.44, up 127.91 points, while the Nasdaq closed at 18,007.57, up 280.63 points. After opening with uncertainty due to President Biden's withdrawal from the election, the market rose steadily. The Dow fell temporarily as buying based on the assumption of the victory of former President Trump dwindled, but the high-tech sector supported and stabilized it. The Nasdaq recovered due to bargain hunting for high-tech stocks and remained strong throughout the day, expanding its gain towards the end of the day. By sector, automobiles and auto parts, semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment rose, while telecommunication services fell. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement price was 39,950 yen ($470) higher than the Osaka daytime trading price. In the ADR market, Tokyo Electron (8035), Advantest (6857), DISCO (6146), Sumitomo Corporation (8053), Toyota Motor (7203), Renesas (6723), Mizuho Financial Group (8411), and others rose above the comparison with TSE, resulting in generally positive buying trends.