Reflecting the rise in US stocks, there is a movement of autonomous rebound centered around technology stocks.

The Nikkei average rebounded for the first time in seven trading days. It closed at 39,161.34 yen, up 459.44 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.78 billion shares). In addition to the rise in major stock indices in the USA markets on the previous weekend, the Nikkei average had dropped more than 1,100 yen over the last six trading days, leading to a surge in buying aimed at a self-rebound. It began above 39,000 yen, and although the increase narrowed due to selling as buyers took a pause, Semiconductors and other related stocks remained strong, helping to drive the market.

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Afternoon session [Active stocks and traded stocks]

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The Nikkei Average rebounded for the first time in seven days, as buying prevailed due to the avoidance of a U.S. government agency shutdown.

Last weekend, the USA market's Dow Inc average closed up by 498.02 points at 42840.26 points, and the Nasdaq closed up by 199.83 points at 19572.60 points. While some tech stocks saw early selling, leading to a decline at the open, the November Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index suggested progress in inflation control, supporting an increase. The Dow Inc average briefly surged over 800 points higher compared to the previous day, but faced expiration of stock index Futures and Single Options for individual stocks.

Fisco Japan02:00 ET

Stable, supported by U.S. stock market highs [Emerging Markets Individual Stocks Global Strategy]

[Emerging Markets Individual Stock Global Strategy] Today's Emerging Markets are expected to show a solid performance. Last weekend on the 20th, the US Stocks market saw the Dow Inc rising by 498.02 points (+1.18%) to 42,840.26, marking a significant increase. The November Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index suggested progresses in inflation control, which supported stock prices. The Dow Inc temporarily rose over 800 points compared to the previous day, but the possibility of a government shutdown weighed on investor sentiment, leading to a slowdown in growth during the afternoon. Today's new

Fisco Japan18:20 ET

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Revised financial estimates: forecasted consolidated ordinary profit for the first half is 0.013 billion yen, down from 0.027 billion yen, and the full-year consolidated ordinary profit forecast is 0.101 billion yen, down from 0.136 billion yen.

Fisco Japan17:30 ET

Developments while keeping an eye on the exchange rate.

The Nikkei average has fallen for six consecutive trading days. It ended the day at 38,701.90 yen, down 111.68 yen (estimated Volume of 2.7 billion 10 million shares). Following the yen's depreciation after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's press conference, there was buying in export-related stocks, such as Automobiles, and the Nikkei average began to rebound. Towards the end of the morning session, it rose to 39,039.68 yen. However, after Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato expressed concerns over the fluctuations in the foreign exchange market, including speculative movements, it was a trigger for short-term Futures.

Fisco JapanDec 20 02:34 ET