The decline, awareness of the slowdown in the pace of Fed rate cuts is growing.

Overview of last week, from December 16 to December 20. Nikkei average high: 39,796.22 yen, low: 38,355.52 yen, closing price: 38,701.9 yen, compared to the previous week: -1.95% ↓ decline, with increasing awareness of the slowdown in the pace of interest rate cuts in the USA. Ahead of financial events, there was heavy movement on the upside from the beginning of the week, but after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, the slowdown in the pace of interest rate cuts in the USA for 2025 became strongly conscious, leading to further widening of the decline. The Bank of Japan's decision to refrain from additional rate hikes provided some support.

Fisco Japan18:05 ET

A pullback, in a market environment where interest in large Main Board stocks is high.

Overview for last week, from December 16 to December 20: Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Index high: 643.49, low: 624.65, closing: 624.89, compared to the previous week: -3.09% ↓ declined, amidst a high interest in Large Cap on the Main Board. With attention turning to the central bank meetings of Japan and the U.S., there was also news considered material about discussions on a management integration between NISSAN MOTOR CO <7201> and Honda <7267>, leading to a high interest in Large Cap on the Main Board. After the financial policy events, the focus remains on Large Cap stocks in the Main market.

Fisco Japan18:04 ET

Developments while keeping an eye on the exchange rate.

The Nikkei average has fallen for six consecutive trading days. It ended the day at 38,701.90 yen, down 111.68 yen (estimated Volume of 2.7 billion 10 million shares). Following the yen's depreciation after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's press conference, there was buying in export-related stocks, such as Automobiles, and the Nikkei average began to rebound. Towards the end of the morning session, it rose to 39,039.68 yen. However, after Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato expressed concerns over the fluctuations in the foreign exchange market, including speculative movements, it was a trigger for short-term Futures.

Fisco JapanDec 20 02:34 ET

Nack---growth through diversified management in fields closely related to housing and生活.

Nack <9788> has established "helpful living" as its fundamental Global Strategy, focusing on the "Rental Business" primarily through the Duskin <4665> franchise members, along with the delivery of water "Kriku" and purifying water Server "feel free," as well as the manufacturing and sales of the hypochlorous acid water solution "ZiACO." The "Kriku Business" serves as a pillar in the fields related to residence and living, such as "Construction Consulting Business," "Residence Business," and "Beauty and Health Business," among others.

Fisco JapanDec 20 02:22 ET

Afternoon session [Active stocks and traded stocks]

*Yamato <1967> 1300 +85 has established a new shareholder benefit program.* DM Solly <6549> 1370 +85 announced a Share Buyback with a limit of 1.79% of the total outstanding stocks.* Good Life C <2970> 2417 +337 announced a Share Buyback with a limit of 4.72% of the total outstanding stocks.* Microad <9553> 216 +16 announced a Share Buyback with a limit of 2.17% of the total outstanding stocks.* Circle Ace <5029> 637 +63

Fisco JapanDec 20 02:10 ET

The Nikkei average fell for the sixth consecutive day, closing at a low due to the decline in financial stocks.

On the 19th, the U.S. Stocks market was mixed. The Dow Inc. rose by $15.37 to close at $42,342.24, while the Nasdaq fell by 19.93 points to end at $19,372.77. After the opening, the market experienced an upward movement. The sharp drop the previous day, due to the indication from the Federal Reserve Board (FRB) of a slowdown in the pace of additional interest rate cuts during the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), was seen as an overreaction, leading to a wave of buying. The domestic Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the July to September period was revised upward, and new unemployment Insurance claims were announced in the morning.

Fisco JapanDec 20 02:00 ET