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The Republican Trump will be inaugurated as the new president of the United States at 2 AM Japan time on the 21st. It is expected that he will sign a total of 100 executive orders on the first and second day, indicating a significant policy shift from the Biden administration. Just like the surge in stocks related to Cryptos that are driven by speculation, it is desired to mark the stocks that will benefit from regulatory easing. Additionally, regarding the overall market, since negative factors have been priced in, particularly concerning tariffs, there is also a growing interest in positive influences.
The Nikkei average rebounded significantly, temporarily recovering to 39,000 yen, but caution regarding Trump 2.0 weighed heavily.
On the 17th, the US stock market rebounded. The Dow Inc rose by 334.70 points to 43,487.83, while the Nasdaq closed 291.91 points higher at 19,630.20. In addition to the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) upward revision of global and domestic economic growth forecasts for 2025, optimistic views on the economy were spreading due to the better-than-expected number of housing starts and industrial production in December, leading to a rise after the opening. With the presidential inauguration set for the 20th, there are expectations for regulatory easing by the next administration and support measures for businesses and the economy.
The Nikkei index surged by 451 points, marking a significant rebound, while trading was cautious ahead of the U.S. presidential inauguration, with the Main Board trading volume being the lowest this year as of the afternoon of the 20th.
On the 20th, during the afternoon session, the Nikkei average rose significantly by 451.04 yen to 38,902.50 yen compared to last week's closing. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also saw a large increase of 31.85 points, reaching 2,711.27 points for the first time in three days. This was supported by rebounds in the NY Dow and Nasdaq Composite Index in the US stock market on the 17th, coupled with a shift towards a weaker yen compared to last week's levels, which led to a surge in buying of Japanese stocks. Amidst strong market movements, the Nikkei average reached 581 at 10:40 AM.
JP Movers | Daiichi Sankyo Rose 8.23%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Disco Topped Turnover List
Market sentiment was high today as Nikkei 225 components generally rose, with Daiichi Sankyo(4568.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 8.23% to close at 4417.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was Nintendo(7974.JP),falling 3.05% to end at 8901.0 yen.
Nikkei Average Contribution Ranking (Pre-Lunch) ~ The Nikkei Average rebounded significantly, boosted by approximately 108 yen from two stocks, Fast Retailing and Advantest.
As of the close 20 days ago, the number of rising and falling stocks in the Nikkei average composition was 200 stocks up, 25 stocks down, and 0 stocks unchanged. The Nikkei average saw a significant rebound, finishing the morning session at 38,948.47 yen, up 497.01 yen (+1.29%) compared to the previous day (Volume estimated at 0.7 billion 60 million shares). On the 17th, the U.S. stock market rebounded, with the Dow Inc up 334.70 dollars to 43,487.83 dollars, and the Nasdaq closed up 291.91 points at 19,630.20. International Currency ETF.
Three points to focus on in the latter half of the session - following the rise in U.S. stocks, it temporarily rose to 39,000 yen.
In the afternoon trading on the 20th, I would like to focus on the following three points. ・The Nikkei Average made a significant rebound, rising temporarily to 39,000 yen due to the increase in U.S. stocks. ・Risk-averse dollar buying is somewhat shrinking. ・The top contributor to the price increase is Fast Retailing <9983>, and the second is Advantest <6857>. ■ The Nikkei Average made a significant rebound, rising temporarily to 39,000 yen due to the increase in U.S. stocks. The Nikkei Average rose significantly, up 497.01 yen (+1.29%) to 38,948.47 yen (Volume estimated at 0.7 billion).
The Nikkei average is up about 540 yen, with the top rising stocks among the selected issues being Daiichi Sankyo, SUBARU, and Screen, etc.
Shortly after 11:02 AM on the 20th, the Nikkei Stock Average is trading around 38,990 yen, up approximately 540 yen from the end of the previous week. This increase follows a rebound in the NY Dow and Nasdaq Composite Index in the US stock market on the 17th, as well as a shift in the currency market towards a weaker yen compared to the previous week's levels, leading to early buying in the Japanese stocks. Amidst strong price movements, at 10:40 AM, it reached 39,032.93 yen, up 581.47 yen, marking the first time in a week since the 14th that it has exceeded 39,000 yen during trading hours.
The Nikkei average is up about 460 points, buoyed by rising U.S. stocks and a weaker yen = pre-noon on the 20th.
On the 20th, shortly after 10:03 AM, the Nikkei average stock price fluctuates around 38,910 yen, up about 460 yen from the previous weekend. At 9:56 AM, it reached 38,966.97 yen, which is up 515.51 yen. In the US stock market on the 17th local time, both the NY Dow and the Nasdaq Composite Index rebounded. In the Foreign Exchange market, movements to Buy back seem to have strengthened, supported by the depreciation of the yen against the dollar and euro. The yen-denominated settlement price of the Chicago Nikkei Futures is based on the Osaka market from the previous weekend on the 17th.
The Nikkei average started with a rise of 220 yen, with companies like Disco and Mitsubishi UFJ increasing.
[Nikkei Average Stock Price・TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 38671.77; +220.31 TOPIX; 2695.34; +15.92 [Opening Overview] On January 20, the Nikkei Average opened higher at 38671.77 yen, up 220.31 yen from the previous trading day. On January 17, in the USA market, the Dow Inc closed at 43487.83 dollars, up 334.70 dollars, and the Nasdaq finished at 19630.20, up by 291.91 points. According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the 2025 world, country
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Outlook for the domestic Stocks market: Will it develop with an awareness of "escaping deflation" due to additional interest rate hikes?
This week, the Nikkei average fell to 38,055 yen in a situation with no buyers, ending the week down 738.94 yen (–1.89%) at 38,451.46 yen. U.S. stocks rebounded as expectations for interest rate cuts later this year resurfaced after the consumer price index was not as strong as expected, but Japanese stocks, despite starting with an increase, saw no continuation of buying, resulting in a weak trend due to the absence of buyers. On the 14th, after the holiday, Bank of Japan Vice Governor Ryozo Himino stated in a speech that an interest rate hike would occur at the monetary policy meeting held on the 23rd-24th.
ADR Japan stock ranking - Shin-Etsu Chemicals and others show a general Buy preference, Chicago is 325 yen higher than Osaka at 38,795 yen.
Japanese stocks of ADR (American Depositary Receipt), compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (calculated at 156.13 yen per dollar), have seen increases in Shin-Etsu Chemical <4063>, Advantest <6857>, Mizuho Financial Group <8411>, SoftBank Group <9984>, Tokyo Electron <8035>, Disco <6146>, Daiichi Sankyo <4568>, etc., with a general preference for Buy. The settlement price of Chicago Nikkei 225 Futures is 38,795 yen, up 325 yen compared to the Osaka daytime. The US stock market rebounded. The Dow Inc average rose by 334.70 dollars to 43,4.
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Sparks G--- Private Equity Fund "Future Creation No. 3 Fund" will run an investment in SPACECOOL.
On the 16th, Sparks Group <8739> announced that the Future Creation Fund No. 3, established in October 2021, has made an investment in SPACECOOL, which provides radiation cooling films. SPACECOOL develops and sells the radiation cooling material "SPACECOOL" that converts heat into Infrared Devices through its unique multilayer structure and radiates it into space, achieving zero energy cooling even under direct sunlight. This technology is expected to increase along with the progression of global warming.
Nikkei Average Contributing Ranking (at Close) ~ The Nikkei Average fell, with SoftBank Group and TDK pulling it down by about 41 yen across the two stocks.
As of the market close on the 17th, the number of stocks in the Nikkei index increased by 109, decreased by 113, and remained unchanged for 3 stocks. The US stock market fell on the 16th. The Dow Inc fell by 68.42 points to 43,153.13, and the Nasdaq dropped by 172.94 points to 19,338.29, closing out the trading day. Following the significant rise the previous day, the market opened with a cautious tone, showing mixed results. Subsequently, declines in managed healthcare company UnitedHealth Group weighed on the market, along with retail sales.
The Nikkei average fell by 121 yen, and after the selling subsided, the decline narrowed in the afternoon session on the 17th.
On the 17th, the Nikkei average fell by 121 yen and 14 sen from the previous day to 38,451 yen and 46 sen in the afternoon session. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) continued to decline, down 8.89 points to 2,679.42 points. Following the drop in US stocks on the 16th and the rise in the yen, selling pressure on Japanese stocks also started in the morning. Additionally, caution regarding the possibility of a Bank of Japan interest rate hike in January continued to weigh on the market, with the Nikkei average hitting 38,055 yen and 68 sen, down 516 yen and 92 sen, at 10:55 AM. However, the sentiment...
JP Movers | Hino Motors Rose 7.59%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Nintendo Topped Turnover List
Market sentiment was stable today as Nikkei 225 components continued to trade sideways, with Hino Motors(7205.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 7.59% to close at 601.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was DeNA(2432.JP),falling 7.23% to end at 2578.5 yen.
Officials from the Bank of Japan have consecutively sent signals, and over 70% of observers expect an interest rate hike next week.
Among 53 economists, about 74% predict that the Bank of Japan will raise interest rates at the end of its two-day meeting on January 24.