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

The Nikkei Average fell 397 yen, with continuing interest in U.S. economic indicators and other indicators.

As of 2:40 pm, the Nikkei Average is down 397 yen. In terms of Nikkei Average contribution, First Retail <9983>, Toto Electric <8035>, Shin-Etsu Chemical <4063>, and other companies are among the top negative contributors, while Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519>, Nidec Corporation Sponsored ADR <6594>, Hoya <7741>, and other companies are among the top positive contributors. In terms of sectors, the electric/gas industry, marine transportation, real estate, air transportation, and insurance industry are the top decliners, while precision instruments are rising. The Nikkei Average is showing slow recovery.

Fisco JapanJul 24 01:42 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

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

Orbic, Ono Keiki, PLANT, Canon Electronic (24th).

※The above calendar is only a schedule and may be subject to change due to company circumstances. --------------------------------------- July 24th (Wednesday) <1775> FFE&C <4684> ORBIS <4733> OBC <6807> Aviation electronics <6858> Ono gauge <7646> PLANT <7739> Canon electronics <7931> Future labor

Fisco JapanJul 23 17:30 ET