In the afternoon session, there is adjustment of holdings in anticipation of President Ueda's press conference and the outcome of the FOMC.

The Nikkei average fell for the first time in four trading days. It closed at 37,751.88 yen, down 93.54 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.8 billion 40 million shares). Selling was driven by the weakness in U.S. stocks from the previous day, but buying continued in value stocks such as trading companies due to the influence of famous U.S. investor Warren Buffett, and after the initial selling, there was a quick bounce back. Additionally, when the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting decided to maintain the current policy, short-term players also engaged in Futures buying, and just before the morning close, it reached as high as 38,128.58 yen.

Fisco JapanMar 19 03:35 ET

Spot information on individual stocks (1)

Advantest <6857.T> fell back. Following the decline of NVIDIA stocks in the U.S., selling pressure spread to related stocks in the Tokyo market. Ohsumi Construction <1814.T> surged, updating its highest price after considering the stock split. A large holding of fundnote was revealed in the 5% rule report filed on March 19, showing a shareholding ratio of 6.21%. Shin Denko <6844.T> plummeted. It announced a downward revision of its performance forecast for the current fiscal year ending in March. Consolidated operating profit was reduced from 2.2 billion yen to 100 million yen (the previous period's actual was 1.278 billion yen). Dividends plan.

Kabushiki ShimbunMar 19 03:24 ET

The Nikkei average fell by 93 points, marking a retreat after four days, closing at a low due to a cautious mood ahead of the FOMC on the afternoon of the 19th.

On the 19th, the Nikkei average stock price in the afternoon session fell by 93.54 yen from the previous day to 37,751.88 yen, marking a decline for the first time in four days, closing at a low for today's Trade. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) increased by 12.40 points to 2,795.96 points, continuing its rise for six consecutive days. Although selling started in the morning due to falling US stocks, the strong market conditions persisted, leading to a turnaround. Buying to pick up lower prices and purchasing for rights support led to a steady performance. The Bank of Japan held a monetary policy meeting before the end of the morning session.

Kabushiki ShimbunMar 19 03:01 ET

Earlier session / Active stocks and traded stocks [Active stocks and traded stocks]

*Daisue Construction <1814> 1962 +157 viewed as a Buy due to a significant Shareholding. *Tanseisha <9743> 1116 +66 continues to be positively received for its forecast of double-digit profit growth and planned dividend increase. *Yamashin Filter <6240> 631 +31 also has pointers such as the quarterly report. *Taiyo Yuden <6976> 2673 +131 is particularly lacking in materials, making short covering a dominant trend. *IHI <7013> 11790 +520 expansion in private aviation engine Components.

Fisco JapanMar 19 00:59 ET

The Nikkei Average is up about 190 yen, with the positive contributions being led by Recruit Inc, Tokyo Electron, and Fast Retailing.

As of 12:45 PM on the 19th, the Nikkei Average is around 38,035 yen, up about 190 yen from the previous day. The market opened slightly with a prevailing Sell sentiment in the afternoon session, showing some resistance to further gains. The exchange rate remains stable at around 149.40 yen to the dollar. Among the contributing stocks in the Nikkei Average, Recruit Inc <6098.T>, Tokyo Electron <8035.T>, and Fast Retailing <9983.T> are the top contributors in the positive. In the negative, Advantest <6857> is mentioned.

Kabushiki ShimbunMar 18 23:51 ET

The Nikkei average is up about 210 yen, with top rising stocks including Taiyo Yuden, IHI, and Electrical Utilities HD, etc.

On the 19th, at 11:02 AM, the Nikkei average stock price was fluctuating around 38,050 yen, up about 210 yen compared to the previous day. At 9:56 AM, it reached 38,097.95 yen, an increase of 252.53 yen. Although selling was initially dominant in the morning due to the decline in US stocks, it seems that movements to pick up lower prices and buy rights are being supported, as it is highly likely that the Bank of Japan will refrain from raising interest rates in today's monetary policy decision meeting. Among the Nikkei average adopted stocks, in the top rising rates, there is Taiyo Yuden.

Kabushiki ShimbunMar 18 22:05 ET