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The Nikkei average declined for the first time in five days, with a trend of profit-taking after the announcement of the Bank of Japan meeting results.
On the 23rd, the US Stocks market continued to rise. The Dow Inc average increased by $408.34 to $44,565.07, and the Nasdaq closed up by 44.34 points at 20,053.68. Employment-related Indicators were weak, and concerns about the Stunk in Semiconductors demand surfaced, weighing on high-tech stocks, which led to a soft start after the opening. Subsequently, President Trump reaffirmed plans for the largest tax cuts and deregulation in history during a speech at the Davos Conference, and requested a reduction in interest rates and a decline in crude oil prices.
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There is a strong buying interest in waiting for a dip.
[Stocks Opening Comment] The Japanese stock market on the 24th is likely to see heightened expectations for a market reaction following the Bank of Japan meeting. On the 23rd, the US market saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average up by 408 points and Nasdaq up by 44 points. The S&P 500 Index updated its record high. President Trump reiterated plans for tax cuts and deregulation in a speech at the Davos conference, along with requests for lower interest rates and a drop in crude oil prices being viewed as significant factors. The Chicago Nikkei 225 Futures were up 30 yen compared to Osaka, at 39,920.
The STAR for AI-related stocks continues, temporarily recovering to the 0.04 million yen range.
The Nikkei average rose for the fourth consecutive day, finishing the trade at 39,958.87 yen, up 312.62 yen (estimated Volume of 1.8 billion 70 million shares). In the previous day's USA market, the popularity of Artificial Intelligence (AI) related stocks continued, and the rise of technology stocks was noticeable, which led the Nikkei average to open higher. After the opening, there were moments when the increase narrowed, but the desire for Buy on dips was strong, and as the day progressed, the increase expanded, reaching as high as 40,036.07 yen, marking a return to the 0.04 million yen level for the first time in about two weeks since the 8th.
The Nikkei average rose for the fourth consecutive day, driven by defense-related and electric wire stocks, temporarily recovering to the 40,000 yen range.
On the 22nd, the US stock market continued to rise. The Dow Inc closed up by 130.92 points at 44,156.73 dollars, and the Nasdaq finished at 20,009.34, up by 252.56 points. Following the announcement of large-scale AI infrastructure investments by the Trump administration, the rise in the Semiconductors Sector led to an increase after the opening. Strong performance in high-tech stocks, along with buying sentiment driven by positive earnings from major companies, further bolstered the market, which remained robust throughout the day. Due to the strong movement of the Nasdaq in the US market, Tokyo