The Nikkei average started down 559 yen, with companies like Sumitomo Forestry and Rakuten experiencing declines.

[Nikkei Stock Average & TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 38522.27; -559.44 TOPIX; 2685.41; -34.46 [Opening Overview] On the 19th, the Nikkei Average opened with a decline of 559.44 yen at 38522.27 yen, marking a fifth consecutive drop. The US stock market continued to decline on the 18th. The Dow Inc dropped by 1123.03 dollars, closing at 42326.87 dollars, and the Nasdaq fell by 716.37 points, ending at 19392.69.

Fisco Japan19:35 ET

Moves to adjust positions ahead of the FOMC results.

The Nikkei average fell for four consecutive trading days, ending at 39,081.71 yen, down 282.97 yen (estimated Volume of 2.1 billion 10 million shares). Selling began on the back of declines in major stock indices in the USA market the previous day. During the mid-morning session, it fell to 39,123.32 yen. However, buying on dips and the stability of US stock Futures in the China market and Extended hours trading led to a rise to 39,382.69 yen by the end of the morning session. However, the results of the US Federal Open Market Committee, which will be revealed early tomorrow Japan time, are on the horizon.

Fisco JapanDec 18 02:26 ET

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.

Fisco JapanDec 18 02:00 ET

The Nikkei average is down 149 yen, with interest in the number of foreign visitors to Japan and the FOMC.

The Nikkei average is down 149 yen (as of 2:50 PM). In terms of Nikkei contribution, SoftBank G <9984>, Fast Retailing <9983>, and Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519> are among the top contributors to negative contributions, while Advantest <6857>, Disco <6146>, and Daiichi Sankyo <4568> are among the top contributors to positive contributions. In the Sector, Other Products, Communications, Marine Transportation, Fisheries and Agriculture, and Retail Trade have the highest rate of decline, while Transportation Equipment, Electricity and Gas Industry, and Other Products.

Fisco JapanDec 18 00:52 ET

The Nikkei average fell by 173 points, and there is a mood to hold off on active buying ahead of the event.

The Nikkei average is down 173 yen (as of 1:50 PM). In terms of contributions to the Nikkei average, SoftBank G <9984>, Fast Retailing <9983>, and Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519> are among the top negative contributors, while Advantest <6857>, Disco <6146>, and Daiichi Sankyo <4568> are among the top positive contributors. In the Sector, Other Products, Communications, Marine Transportation, Retail Trade, and Services are at the top of the rate of decline, while Transportation Equipment, Electricity and Gas industries, and Other Gold are also present.

Fisco JapanDec 17 23:53 ET

Today's flows: 12/16 Fujikura saw an inflow of JPY¥ 2.75 billion, Lasertec saw an outflow of JPY¥ 3.97 billion

On December 16th, the TSE Main Market saw an inflow of JPY¥ 599.2 billion and an outflow of JPY¥ 667.16 billion.$Fujikura(5803.JP)$, $Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group(8316.JP)$ and $Japan Display(6740.

Moomoo NewsDec 16 01:45 ET