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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.
JP Movers | Nissan Motor Rose 6.51%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, IHI Topped Turnover List
Market sentiment was stable today as Nikkei 225 components continued to trade sideways, with Nissan Motor(7201.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 6.51% to close at 444.8 yen. In addition, the top loser was Rakuten Group(4755.JP)，falling 7.98% to end at 917.3 yen.
SoftBank Group: Extraordinary Report
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...
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.
The Nikkei average opened down 252 points in the afternoon session, with Mitsubishi Motors and Murata Manufacturing falling.
[Nikkei Stock Average & TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 38829.15; -252.56 TOPIX; 2714.16; -5.71 [Afternoon Opening Overview] The Nikkei Average in the afternoon started at 38829.15 yen, down 252.56 yen from the previous day, reducing the decline from the morning session (38708.38 yen). During lunchtime, Nikkei 225 Futures were strong in a range of 38670 yen - 38930 yen. The dollar-yen exchange rate is 1 dollar = 155.20-30 yen, about 70 sen weaker than around 9 AM.
