Stock News Premium = MSCI Index, in May, the net decrease of Japanese stocks has stopped, with new candidates for inclusion such as IHI.

The decline in the number of Japanese stocks included in the MSCI Index seems to be temporarily halted. However, there is a background of adjustments in US stocks, and if they reverse, the usual negative trend may continue. <Daiwa Securities has a Financial Estimates of "3 increases and 3 decreases" depending on US stocks> The MSCI Index, which is benchmarked by global Institutions, undergoes regular quarterly reviews. Japanese stocks that make up the major MSCI All Country World Index continue to experience a net decrease due to the decline in Market Cap ranking.

Kabushiki ShimbunMar 13 03:13 ET

After the Sell leading, there is a movement to buy dips with a short-term bottom awareness.

The Nikkei average made a slight rebound, closing at 36,819.09 yen, up 25.98 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.8 billion 80 million shares). The trading began with selling due to concerns over worsening economic sentiment caused by President Trump's high tariff policies, which pushed the index down to 36,658.86 yen shortly after the trading started. However, the previous day's drop had seen the index dip below the critical 36,000 yen mark for the first time in six months, prompting views that a near-term bottom had been reached, which supported the market, and buying aimed at a self-rebound also entered afterwards.

Fisco JapanMar 12 03:16 ET

SBSHD, Kirin HD, etc. (additional) Rating.

Upgrades - Bullish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After -------------------------------------------------------------- <4971> Meck Morgan Stanley "Equal Weight" "Overweight" <5831> Shizuoka Financial Group Morgan Stanley "Equal Weight" "Overweight" <5838> Rakuten Bank Morgan Stanley "Equal Weight" "Overweight" Downgrades - Bearish Code Stock Name Securities Company Previous After --------

Fisco JapanMar 11 23:23 ET

The Nikkei index is up by about 50 yen, with stocks like LINE and Yahoo, Concordia, and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ranking among the highest in price increases.

On the 12th at around 11:08 AM, the Nikkei Stock Average is trading approximately 50 yen higher than the previous day, near 36,745 yen. At 9:25 AM, it reached 36,956.33 yen, up 163.22 yen. Following the decline in US stocks on the 11th local time, selling was ahead in the morning. However, the excessive caution eased after US President Trump indicated on the 11th that he would review the additional tariffs on Canada and Ukraine accepted the US-proposed ceasefire plan with Russia for 30 days.

Kabushiki ShimbunMar 11 22:12 ET

The Nikkei average is up 50 yen, showing strong performance after the shift to an upward trend = 12 days ago.

At around 10:06 AM on the 12th, the Nikkei average stock price fluctuated around 36,845 yen, up about 50 yen from the previous day. At 9:25 AM, it hit 36,956.33 yen, up by 163.22 yen. On the 11th, U.S. President Trump announced that a 25% additional tariff would be imposed on Iron & Steel and Aluminum imported from Canada. With the previous increase combined, the tariff rate will rise to 50%, raising concerns about the impact on the U.S. economy, leading to a continued decline in U.S. stocks. President Trump has indicated a plan to review the additional tariffs.

Kabushiki ShimbunMar 11 21:11 ET

The Nikkei Average dropped about 590 points, with major negative contributions from SoftBank Group, Tokyo Electron, and Recruit Holdings.

As of 12:46 PM on the 11th, the Nikkei Stock Average is around 36,440 yen, down about 590 yen from the previous day. In the afternoon session, trading began slightly favoring Buy, and there was a movement to reduce the decline. After that, it fluctuated around the previous day's closing value. The foreign exchange market is in a range with 1 dollar at around 147.10 yen. The contribution of the stocks included in the Nikkei index shows negative contributions from SoftBank Group <9984.T>, Tokyo Electron <8035.T>, and Recruit Holdings <6098.T> at the top. On the positive side, Yokogawa Electric

Kabushiki ShimbunMar 10 23:53 ET