[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 3rd, the New York market fell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at $42,011.59, down 184.93 points, and the Nasdaq closed at 17,918.48, down 6.64 points. Concerns over the escalating situation in the Middle East weighed on the market, leading to a decline after the opening. The ISM Non-Manufacturing Business Conditions Index rose more than expected, temporarily lifting the outlook for the economy into positive territory. However, as President Biden hinted at the possibility of an attack on oil facilities amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, fear of higher oil prices and geopolitical risks increased, leading to accelerated selling and another decline. Nvidia's rise in semiconductor stocks provided support for the Nasdaq, but profit-taking increased towards the end of the day ahead of the release of employment data on the 4th, resulting in sluggish recovery and closure. By sectors, semiconductors, manufacturing equipment, and energy rose, while automobiles and auto parts fell. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement price was 38,625 yen, up 25 yen compared to the Osaka trading. In the ADR market, compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (converted at 146.86 yen per dollar), Japan Post Holdings <6178>, Toyota Industries <6201>, Mizuho Financial Group <8411>, Marubeni <8002>, Advantest <6857>, and others rose, while Japan Post Bank <7182>, Nidec <6594>, Daikin Industries <6367>, Murata Manufacturing <6981>, Sony Group Corp <6758>, and others declined, resulting in mixed overall performance.

Nasdaq; 17,918.48; -6.64

CME225; 38,625; +25 (compared to Osaka)

[NY market data]

On the 3rd, the New York market fell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at $42,011.59, down 184.93 points, and the Nasdaq closed at 17,918.48, down 6.64 points. Concerns over the escalating situation in the Middle East weighed on the market, leading to a decline after the opening. The ISM Non-Manufacturing Business Conditions Index rose more than expected, temporarily lifting the outlook for the economy into positive territory. However, as President Biden hinted at the possibility of an attack on oil facilities amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, fear of higher oil prices and geopolitical risks increased, leading to accelerated selling and another decline. Nvidia's rise in semiconductor stocks provided support for the Nasdaq, but profit-taking increased towards the end of the day ahead of the release of employment data on the 4th, resulting in sluggish recovery and closure. By sectors, semiconductors, manufacturing equipment, and energy rose, while automobiles and auto parts fell. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement price was 38,625 yen, up 25 yen compared to the Osaka trading. In the ADR market, compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (converted at 146.86 yen per dollar), Japan Post Holdings, Toyota Industries, Mizuho Financial Group, Marubeni, Advantest, and others rose, while Japan Post Bank, Nidec, Daikin Industries, Murata Manufacturing, Sony Group Corp, and others declined, resulting in mixed overall performance.