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In a market where participants are limited, the appreciation of the yen is a burden.
The Nikkei average fell for the first time in three trading days. It closed at 34,279.92 yen, down 450.36 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.4 billion 20 million shares). The strengthening of the yen against the dollar, which rose to the mid-140 yen range, weighed heavily. The Nikkei average widened its decline from the initial high of 34,610.60 yen right after the market opened, and there were instances where it dropped to 34,216.98 yen at the start of the afternoon session. The US stock Index ETF futures traded in negative territory, impacting the US market after the holiday.
Ikuyo, Stella Pharma, ETC.
*Toyota Industries <6201> will develop heat-resistant materials for emerging and space industries in collaboration with Tohoku Universities (Nikkankogyo, page 3) -○*Eisai <4523> has obtained sales approval for its Alzheimer's treatment in the European Index (Nikkankogyo, page 3) -○*Toyota Gosei <7282> is implementing 'just-in-time' supply with 96 pickups a day, automating collection (Nikkankogyo, page 8) -○*Sumitomo Rubbers <5110> is producing hydrogen 24 hours a day and reducing CO2 emissions in the tire vulcanization process (Nikkankogyo, page 8) -○*Yamaha Motor <7272> has partnered with British Rollers in international EV races.
KKR Upgraded to Buy at HSBC After Stock's Slump
Export-related stocks are performing well due to considerations for a review of rice tariffs.
The Nikkei average continued to rise. It finished trading at 34,267.54 yen, up 285.18 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.5 billion 80 million shares). The excessive caution regarding the tariff policies of the Trump administration has eased, leading to continued Buybacks mainly in export-related stocks such as Autos. The yen's weakening to around 143 yen per dollar also improved investor sentiment. However, in light of the desire to gauge the outcome of Japan-U.S. tariff negotiations, there has not been a vigorous move to pursue higher prices in the Main Board.
Economic pressure impacts the gaming Industry; Sony raises PS5 prices in multiple regions, and the USA market may not escape unscathed.
① Sony announced that due to challenges in the economic environment, it is raising the suggested retail price of the PlayStation 5 in the Europe, Australia, and New Zealand markets; ② In the European market, the price increase for the PS5 digital edition exceeds 11%, and Analysts predict that the price of consoles in the USA may rise by 30%, leading to a global repricing of game consoles.
HSBC Upgrades America Movil to Buy, Raises Price Target to $17.5