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 Japan02:26 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 Japan02:00 ET

He Xi Gong, Nissan Motor, and Kuramoto ETC [Today's Highlighted Individual Stocks]

Kioxia HD was newly listed on the Main Board today with an initial price of 1,440 yen, which is 1.03% lower than the public offering price of 1,455 yen. Following this, there has been a buying trend. The company was formerly Toshiba Memory and is now the world's largest manufacturer of flash memory. In addition to the large scale of the public offering, there are also concerns regarding the company's listing plans that have been altered multiple times and movements by Bain Capital, contributing to a stable initial price situation.

Fisco Japan01:56 ET

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.

Moomoo News01:50 ET

Today's flows: 12/18 Nissan Motor saw an inflow of JPY¥ 20.47 billion, SoftBank Group saw an outflow of JPY¥ 7.59 billion

On December 18th, the TSE Main Market saw an inflow of JPY¥ 782.73 billion and an outflow of JPY¥ 799.86 billion.$Nissan Motor(7201.JP)$, $Disco(6146.JP)$ and $Mitsubishi Motors(7211.JP)$ were net

Moomoo News01:45 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 Japan00:52 ET