On the 17th, the ADR trends showed that INPEX, Omron, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, ETC are performing well in terms of yen conversion.

On the 17th, the American Depositary Receipts (ADR) showed mixed results compared to the Tokyo closing prices in yen. In yen terms, INPEX <1605.T>, Omron <6645.T>, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries <7011.T>, Mizuho <8411.T>, and Nitori HD <9843.T> were higher. On the other hand, LINE Yahoo <4689.T>, Keyence <6861.T>, FANUC CORP <6954.T>, Tokyo Electron <8035.T>, and SoftBank Group <9984.T> were softer.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 17 18:39 ET

The Nikkei average is up about 255 points, with Advantest, Chugai Pharmaceutical, and TDK contributing positively at the top.

At 12:46 PM on the 17th, the Nikkei Stock Average was trading near 34,175 yen, up about 255 yen from the previous day. The afternoon session also started with a slight Buy advantage in Trade. However, there seems to be heavy selling waiting for a rebound. The exchange rate is around 142 yen and 50 sen per dollar, currently fluctuating. In terms of contribution from the stocks included in the Nikkei Stock Average, Advantest <6857.T>, Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519.T>, and TDK <6762.T> are ranked high on the positive side. On the other hand, the leaders on the negative side include Tokyo Electron <.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 16 23:51 ET

The Nikkei average is up by about 250 yen, with the stocks that have risen the most being CyberAgent, IHI, M3, ETC.

As of just after 11:03 AM on the 17th, the Nikkei average stock price is trading around 34,170 yen, up approximately 250 yen from the previous day. At 9:03 AM, it reached 34,264.24 yen, up 343.84 yen. It has been revealed that currency issues were not discussed during the ministerial-level negotiations between Japan and the United States concerning tariffs held on the 16th. The yen's depreciation has supported a strong performance that continues. Among the stocks listed in the Nikkei average, Cyber <4751.T> and IHI <70> are among those with the highest price increases.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 16 22:06 ET

Negative factors related to Semiconductors overlap, causing the price to drop below 34,000 yen.

The Nikkei average fell for the first time in three days. It ended trading at 33,920.40 yen, down 347.14 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.6 billion 40 million shares). Due to the uncertainty regarding U.S. tariffs on China, the market saw dominant selling, particularly in tech stocks. The yen strengthened to the early 142 yen level against the dollar, and comments from U.S. Treasury Secretary Yellen stating that "it is unlikely that all negotiations will be completed within the 90-day period of the mutual tariff suspension" also caused some nervousness. NVIDIA

Fisco JapanApr 16 03:36 ET

The Nikkei index is up about 390 yen, with Fast Retailing, Recruit Holdings, and Tokyo Electron having the highest positive contributions.

On the 15th at around 12:46 PM, the Nikkei average stock price fluctuated near 34,370 yen, up approximately 390 yen from the previous day. In the afternoon session, buying was slightly dominant as trading commenced, and it seems to be recovering its gains. In the foreign exchange market, the exchange rate was around 143 yen and 10 sen to the dollar, currently adjusting. In terms of the contribution of the stocks included in the Nikkei average, Fast Retailing <9983.T>, Recruit Holdings <6098.T>, and Tokyo Electron <8035.T> ranked high on the positive side. On the other hand, those on the top of the negative side include TDK <.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 14 23:54 ET

In some areas related to exports, there are movements aiming for a rebound.

[Stocks Opening Comments] On the 15th, the Japanese stock market, after a round of buying, showed a gradually stronger sense of stagnation, but the appetite for buying on dips seems strong. On the 14th, the US market saw the Dow Jones Industrial Average rise by 312 points and the Nasdaq increased by 107 points. Due to President Trump's demonstration of a flexible stance, such as the temporary exclusion of additional tariffs on Electronic Equipment, the caution regarding tariffs has eased. Although there were moments of softening afterward, the indication of considering tariff reduction measures on Auto Parts led to a strengthening towards the end.

Fisco JapanApr 14 19:21 ET