[Bull and Bear Materials]
Bullish materials
The Nikkei average rose (36,726.64, +284.21).
The NY Dow rose (40,563.06, +554.67).
The NASDAQ composite index rose (17,594.50, +401.90).
1 dollar = 149.20-30 yen.
Chicago Nikkei futures rose (37,625, +975 compared to Osaka).
The SOX index rose (5,173.38, +240.04).
The VIX index decreased (15.23, -0.96).
US crude oil futures rose (78.16, +1.18).
Expectations for inflation to ease in the US.
Active share buybacks
Request for improvement in corporate value by the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Bearish materials
US long-term interest rates rose
Prolonged fighting in Ukraine and Israel.
Concerns about a slowdown in China's economy.
Uncertainty about the future of the US presidential election.
Notes to be aware of:
- Securities investment for foreign and domestic (last week)
Tertiary Industry Activity Index (June).
10-year inflation-linked government bond auction.
Taiwan GDP (April-June).
Hong Kong GDP (April-June).
Foreign currency reserves of India (last week).
Eurozone trade balance (June).
UK retail sales index (July).
Brazil FGV Inflation IGP-10 (August).
Brazil economic activity (June).
US housing starts (July).
US residential construction permits (July).
University of Michigan Consumer Confidence Index preliminary report (August).
Chicago Fed President participates in debate.