The Nikkei average opened down 252 points in the afternoon session, with Mitsubishi Motors and Murata Manufacturing falling.

[Nikkei Stock Average & TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 38829.15; -252.56 TOPIX; 2714.16; -5.71 [Afternoon Opening Overview] The Nikkei Average in the afternoon started at 38829.15 yen, down 252.56 yen from the previous day, reducing the decline from the morning session (38708.38 yen). During lunchtime, Nikkei 225 Futures were strong in a range of 38670 yen - 38930 yen. The dollar-yen exchange rate is 1 dollar = 155.20-30 yen, about 70 sen weaker than around 9 AM.

Fisco Japan23:08 ET

Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (Before the Close) ~ The Nikkei Average has fallen for five consecutive days, with SoftBank Group dragging down by about 80 yen with one stock.

As of the close 19 days ago, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei Average was 79 stocks up, 144 stocks down, and 2 stocks unchanged. The Nikkei Average has declined for 5 consecutive days, finishing the morning trade at 38,708.38 yen, down 373.33 yen (-0.96%) from the previous day (Volume estimated at 1.2 billion 10 million shares). The U.S. stock market on the 18th continued to decline. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 1,123.03 dollars to 42,326.87 dollars, and the Nasdaq dropped by 716.37 points to 19,392.69 points.

Fisco Japan22:27 ET

Three key points to pay attention to in the afternoon session – despite a decline in U.S. stocks, selling is dominant but there is a tendency to moderate the drop.

In the afternoon trading session on the 19th, three points to focus on are: • The Nikkei Average has fallen for five consecutive days, with selling pressure prevailing due to the decline in US stocks, though it has shown a reluctance to drop further. • The dollar-yen exchange rate is strong, with selling of the yen following the Bank of Japan's decision to hold off on raising interest rates. • The top contributors to the decline were Advantest <6857>, with SoftBank Group <9984> in second place. ■ The Nikkei Average has fallen for five consecutive days, down 373.33 yen (-0.96%) from the previous day, sitting at 38,708.38 yen (estimated Volume of 1.2 billion 10 million).

Fisco Japan22:22 ET

The Nikkei average fell for five consecutive days, with selling predominating due to the decline in U.S. stocks, but the decline is becoming more subdued.

The Nikkei average has fallen for five consecutive days, closing at 38,708.38 yen, down 373.33 yen (−0.96%) from the previous day, with an estimated Volume of 1.2 billion 10 million Stocks in the morning session. On the 18th, the US stock market also declined. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,123.03 dollars to 42,326.87 dollars, and the Nasdaq fell by 716.37 points to 19,392.69 points. With the announcement of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) results approaching, a cautious mood is strengthening, and after the opening, the market was mixed.

Fisco Japan22:03 ET

The Nikkei average started 187 yen lower, with declines in Sony Group Corp, Advantest, ETC.

[Nikkei Average Stock Price・TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 39176.88; -187.80 TOPIX; 2722.24; -5.96 [Opening Overview] On the 18th, the Nikkei Average started trading at 39176.88 yen, down 187.80 yen, marking four consecutive declines. The previous day, on the 17th, the US stock market fell. Dow Inc decreased by 267.58 dollars to close at 43449.90 dollars, while Nasdaq finished down 64.83 points at 20109.06. With long-term interest rates remaining high, after opening...

Fisco JapanDec 17 19:46 ET

List of cloud-breaking stocks [Ichimoku Kinko Hyo - List of cloud-breaking stocks]

○ List of stocks that broke through the clouds Market Code Stock Name Closing Price Leading Span A Leading Span B Tokyo Main Board <2157> Koshidaka Holdings 1165 1161.25 1083 <3031> Raccoon HD 766743.25 686 <3475> Goodcom A 855844.75 844 <3546> Alenza HD 10971084.5 1088 <3632> Gree 460442.75 447.5 <3741> Sec.

Fisco JapanDec 17 17:46 ET