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The Nikkei average has fallen for four consecutive days, while Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors have hit the stop-high, but the Index ETF has seen little movement.
On the 17th, the U.S. stock market declined. The Dow Inc average fell by 267.58 points to 43,449.90 dollars, while the Nasdaq closed down 64.83 points at 20,109.06. After opening lower due to high long-term interest rates, it continued to decline. The retail revenue for November, announced in the morning, exceeded market Financial Estimates, and while there has been no change in the view that the Federal Reserve will lower interest rates at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), it has led to speculation that the pace of rate cuts next year will be gradual.
JP Movers | Nissan Motor Rose 23.70%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Advantest Topped Turnover List
Market sentiment was stable today as Nikkei 225 components continued to trade sideways, with Nissan Motor(7201.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 23.70% to close at 417.6 yen. In addition, the top loser was Sumitomo Pharma(4506.JP)，falling 4.46% to end at 579.0 yen.
In the afternoon session, the Nikkei average started down by 156 yen, with Mitsui Sumitomo and NINTENDO CO LTD among those declining.
[Nikkei Stock Average・TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 39208.12; -156.56 TOPIX; 2727.85; -0.35 [Afternoon Session Opening Overview] The Nikkei Average in the afternoon session started at 39208.12 yen, down 156.56 yen from the previous day, slightly widening the decline from the previous close (39281.06 yen). During lunch time, the Nikkei 225 Futures were weak within a range of 39110 yen to 39300 yen. The dollar-yen exchange rate was at approximately the same level as around 9 AM, at 1 dollar = 153.60-70 yen.
The Nikkei Average has fallen for three consecutive days, with significant declines in Advantest weighing on it.
On the 16th, the US Stocks market was mixed. The Dow Inc average closed down by $110.58 at $43,717.48, while the Nasdaq finished up by 247.17 points at $20,173.89. Following the expectation of additional rate cuts at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting midweek, the market opened slightly higher. The December services PMI showed a near three-year high and indicated an acceleration in the pace of expansion, which helped to widen the gains, but the Dow Inc average continued to face resistance, resulting in a slight decline.
Three key points to focus on in the latter half of the session - SoftBank Group is leading, but upward pressure is heavy.
In the afternoon trading on the 17th, there are three points to watch: - The Nikkei Average rebounded for the first time in three days, led by SoftBank Group, but with heavy resistance at higher levels. - The dollar-yen exchange rate fell back as U.S. interest rates eased. - The top contributor to the price increase is SoftBank Group <9984>, with the second place being Fast Retailing <9983>. ■ The Nikkei Average rebounded for the first time in three days, led by SoftBank Group, but facing heavy resistance. The Nikkei Average rebounded for the first time in three days, increasing by 62.57 yen (+0.16%) to 39,520.06 yen (Volume approximately 0.9 billion 40 million).
The Nikkei average rebounded for the first time in three days, driven by SoftBank Group, but resistance remains high.
The Nikkei average rebounded for the first time in three days, closing the morning session at 39,520.06 yen, up 62.57 yen (+0.16%) from the previous day (Volume estimated at 0.9 billion and 40 million Stocks). The U.S. stock market on the 16th was mixed. The Dow Inc. fell by 110.58 dollars to 43,717.48 dollars, while the Nasdaq rose by 247.17 points to 20,173.89. Following expectations for additional interest rate cuts at the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting in the middle of the week, there was a slight increase after the opening.
