The immediate stance is to Buy on dips [closing].

The Nikkei Average declined for five consecutive trading days, ending at 38,813.58 yen, down 268.13 yen (estimated Volume of approximately 2.2 billion shares). Following the perception that the results of the USA Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) were hawkish, the major stock indices in the USA fell the previous day, leading to risk-averse selling. The Nikkei Average dipped to 38,355.52 yen shortly after the market opened. However, as the yen weakened to the mid-154 yen range against the dollar, it provided support for the market, while the Bank of Japan continued its financial measures.

Fisco Japan02:46 ET

The Nikkei average dropped by 207 points, with interest in U.S. economic Indicators.

The Nikkei average is down 207 yen (as of 14:50). In terms of contributions to the Nikkei average, SoftBank Group <9984>, Advantest <6857>, and Tokyo Electron <8035> are among the top negative contributors, while Fast Retailing <9983>, Terumo <4543>, and Canon Inc-Spons Adr <7751> are among the top positive contributors. In the sectors, Electricity and Gas, Real Estate, Nonferrous Metals, Oil & Coal Products, and Services are at the top of the decline rates, while Marine Transportation, Banking, Insurance, and Warehousing...

Fisco Japan00:52 ET

The Nikkei average is down 267 yen, while Dow Inc Futures are strong, providing a sense of security.

The Nikkei225 is down by 267 points (as of 1:50 PM). In terms of contribution to the Nikkei225, SoftBank Group <9984>, Advantest <6857>, and Tokyo Electron <8035> are among the top negative contributors, while Fast Retailing <9983>, NINTENDO CO LTD <7974>, and Canon Inc-Spons Adr <7751> are among the top positive contributors. In terms of Sectors, Electricity and Gas, Real Estate, Services, Nonferrous Metals, and Chemicals have experienced the highest rate of decline, while Banking, Marine Transportation, Warehousing and Transportation-related, and Insurance have also seen declines.

Fisco Japan23:54 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