US stocks fell and the yen strengthened, resulting in the lowest level in a month.

The Nikkei average fell for six consecutive business days. It ended the trading day at around the lowest level in about a month, closing at 39,154.85 yen, down 439.54 yen (approximate volume of 1.6 billion 40 million shares). The market started with a sell-off due to the decline of major stock indexes in the US market the previous day. However, there were also moves to pick up on dips from the cautiousness against the steady decline. The Nikkei average also turned positive to 39,643.27 yen in the middle of the morning session. However, in the afternoon, the yen rate dropped to the 154 yen-per-dollar range for the first time in about a month and a half.

Fisco JapanJul 24 02:54 ET

Nikkei Average falls 390 yen, caution on yen appreciation and other factors.

As of 1:50pm, the Nikkei Average is down 390 yen. In terms of Nikkei Average contribution, First Retailing <9983>, Toshiba Elec <8035>, Softbank G <9984>, etc. are in the top negative contributions, while Chugai Pharm <4519>, Nidec Corporation Sponsored ADR <6594>, Screen HD <7735>, etc. are in the top positive contributions. In terms of sector, the electric and gas industry, marine transportation, air transportation, fisheries and forestry industry, and real estate industry are the top decliners, while precision instruments are up. Nikkei Average

Fisco JapanJul 24 00:53 ET

Nikkei Average Contribution Ratio Ranking (pre-opening) - Nikkei Average has fallen for 6 consecutive days, with Firstreet pushing down about 14 yen per share.

As of the close of trading on the 24th, the number of rising Nikkei constituents was 36, the number of falling Nikkei constituents was 186, and the number of unchanged constituents was 3. The Nikkei average has fallen for six consecutive days. At the end of the morning session, it closed at 39,508.84 yen (volume approximately 0.7 billion 80 million shares traded) with a decrease of 85.55 yen (-0.22%) compared to the previous day. The U.S. stock market fell on the 23rd. The Dow was down 57.35 points (-0.14%) to 40,358.09, and the NASDAQ was down 10.22 points (-0.06%) to 17,997.35.

Fisco JapanJul 23 23:35 ET

Three points to watch in the afternoon session - steady but weighed down by strong yen.

In the afternoon trading of the 24th, we want to focus on the following three points. - The Nikkei Average has fallen for six consecutive days, and while it is firm, the appreciation of the yen is a burden. - The dollar-yen declined, discouraged by the weight of the upside. - The top contributors to the fall were First Retailing <9983>, and Fuji Film Holdings <4901>. ■ The Nikkei Average has fallen for six consecutive days, and while it is firm, the appreciation of the yen is a burden. The Nikkei Average has fallen for six consecutive days and ended the morning trading at 39,508.84 yen (an estimated 0.78 billion shares traded), down 85.55 yen (-0.22%) from the previous day's close.

Fisco JapanJul 23 23:29 ET

The Nikkei average started 257 yen lower with declines in Mitsubishi Motors and Asics, among others.

[Nikkei average stock price・TOPIX (table)] Nikkei average; 39336.74; -257.65 TOPIX; 2820.38; -13.01 [Opening summary] On the 24th the Nikkei average started trading with a 6th consecutive decline, down 257.65 yen to 39336.74 yen. The U.S. stock market on the previous day, the 23rd, fell. Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 40358.09, down 57.35 points, and the Nasdaq closed at 17997.35, down 10.22 points. Companies are holding back ahead of earnings reports and cautious sentiment is strong.

Fisco JapanJul 23 20:46 ET

ADR Japanese stock ranking: overall selling is dominant including Yucho Bank, Chicago is 40 yen cheaper than Osaka at 39,500 yen.

ADR (American depositary receipt) Japanese stocks, converted at a rate of 1 dollar to 155.58 yen compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange, with Yucho Bank <7182>, Japan Post <6178>, Hitachi Ltd sponsored ADR <6501>, Takeda Pharmaceuticals sponsored ADR <4502>, Nintendo Co Ltd <7974>, Bridgestone Corporation unsponsored ADR <5108>, Seven & i Holdings Co Ltd <3382>, all falling and generally selling well. The settlement price for Chicago Nikkei 225 futures was 40 yen lower than Osaka daytime trading at 39,500 yen. The US stock market fell. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 57.35 dollars.

Fisco JapanJul 23 19:09 ET