[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 26th, the New York market rose. The Dow Inc. closed at 42,175.11, up 260.36 points, while the nasdaq ended trading at 18,190.29, up 108.08 points. Following better-than-expected economic indicators, buying sentiment improved with expectations of economic growth, leading to an increase after the opening. The Chinese government's policy to strengthen fiscal support to achieve growth targets and the prospects of demand recovery also provided support. Nasdaq was led by the rise of the semiconductor Micron (MU). The market remained strong throughout the day and closed positively. By sector, materials and consumer services increased, while energy declined. The settlement price of the Chicago Nikkei 225 futures was 39,280 yen, up 620 yen from the Osaka day session. In the ADR market, compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (converted at 1 dollar to 144.76 yen), Tokyo Electron <8035>, Advantest <6857>, Mizuho Financial Group <8411>, Fujitsu <6702>, Renesas <6723>, Komatsu <6301>, Tokio Marine Holdings <8766>, and others rose, with a general buying trend prevailing.

The nasdaq rose by 108.08 points to 18,190.29.

The CME 225 closed at 39,280, up 620 points (compared to the TSE).

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On the 26th, the New York market rose. The Dow Inc. closed at $42,175.11, up $260.36, while the Nasdaq closed at 18,190.29, up 108.08 points. Encouraged by better-than-expected economic indicators, buying drove the market higher after the opening. China's government signaling increased fiscal support to achieve growth targets and prospects of demand recovery provided additional support. The rise of semiconductor Micron (MU) boosted Nasdaq. The market remained positive throughout the day. Materials and consumer services sectors saw gains, while the energy sector declined. Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settled at 39,280 yen, up 620 yen from Osaka daytime levels. In the ADR market, companies like Tokyo Electron <8035>, Advantest <6857>, Mizuho Financial Group <8411>, Fujitsu <6702>, Renesas <6723>, Komatsu <6301>, and Tokio Marine Holdings <8766> all rose, leading to a predominance of buying across the board.