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Despite the absence of Overseas investors, a solid development is underway.
The Nikkei Average rebounded, finishing at 39,130.43 yen, up by 93.58 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.7 billion 60 million shares). Buoyed by the previous day's rise in U.S. tech stocks, buying began early, pushing the Nikkei Average up to 39,180.59 yen shortly after the open. However, with European and American investors entering the Christmas holiday, market participation was low, leading to a shift to a negative trend due to position adjustments, with the index dropping to 38,927.16 yen during the middle of the morning session. The afternoon session saw a market environment characterized by strong stagnation.
Canon Inc-Spons Adr, Espec, etc. [List of stocks from the newspaper]
*Canon Inc-Spons Adr <7751> re-enters the ArF lithography equipment market, aiming to gain Share through miniaturization (Nikkei Industrial Daily page 1) -○ *Espec <6859> launches aggressive strategies for Semiconductors, continuously introducing contract measurement services (Nikkei Industrial Daily page 1) -○ *Nippon Steel <5401> believes in 'presidential approval' for the acquisition of United States Steel, statement made for final decision (Nikkei Industrial Daily page 3) -○ *Sumitomo Chemical <4005> sells polarizing film to two Chinese companies, targeting large LCDs, to local companies in spring next year (Nikkei Industrial Daily page 3) -○ *Mitsubishi Corporation <8058> diverse workforce.
The impact of rising U.S. tech stocks is limited, leading to a shift towards value stocks.
The Nikkei Average fell. It closed at 39,036.85 yen, down 124.49 yen (Volume estimated at 1.8 billion and 40 million shares). Following the rise in US stocks the previous day, buying began to lead, and shortly after the opening, it increased to 39,245.75 yen. However, with the Christmas holiday approaching, the movements of Overseas investors were sluggish, and there was no active push for higher prices. Subsequently, the focus shifted to profit-taking rebalance movements, and by the end of the first half, it dropped to 38,995.76 yen, approaching the key level of 39,000 yen.
The Nikkei average fell back, continuing a lack of direction as the Christmas holiday approaches.
On the 23rd, the US Stocks market continued to rise. The Dow Inc average increased by 66.69 points to 42,906.95 dollars, and the Nasdaq closed up by 192.29 points at 19,764.88. Caution was exercised due to the deterioration of the Consumer Confidence Index, leading to mixed results after the opening. Following the retreat of expectations for rapid interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, long-term Gold rates rose, causing the Dow Inc to decline. However, as high-tech Stocks were purchased in anticipation of a Santa Claus rally, the Nasdaq remained strong, expanding its gains towards the end of the trading session, benefiting the overall market.
A situation is developing where a rebound is being attempted, led by high-tech shareholders.
[Stocks Opening Comment] On the 24th, the Japanese stock market is expected to show a strong sense of stagnation, but the eagerness for buying on dips is likely to be noted. On the 23rd, the US market saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise by 66 points, and the Nasdaq increase by 192 points. However, the US consumer confidence index for November fell short of financial estimates, which was a burden. Amid increasing caution over the rise in long-term interest rates due to the retreat of expectations for rapid interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, there were moments when the Dow Jones Industrial Average declined. However,
Reflecting the rise in US stocks, there is a movement of autonomous rebound centered around technology stocks.
The Nikkei average rebounded for the first time in seven trading days. It closed at 39,161.34 yen, up 459.44 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.78 billion shares). In addition to the rise in major stock indices in the USA markets on the previous weekend, the Nikkei average had dropped more than 1,100 yen over the last six trading days, leading to a surge in buying aimed at a self-rebound. It began above 39,000 yen, and although the increase narrowed due to selling as buyers took a pause, Semiconductors and other related stocks remained strong, helping to drive the market.
