[NYDow・Nasdaq・CME (table)] NYDOW: 38,571.03, -115.29 Nasdaq: 16,828.67, +93.65 CME225: 38,650, -290 (compared to TSE) [NY market data] On May 3, the NY market was mixed. The Dow ended trading at 38,571.03, down 115.29 dollars, while the Nasdaq closed up 93.65 points at 16,828.67. The ISM manufacturing index for May unexpectedly declined, and prices paid also fell, which was bought on expectations of interest rate cuts and rose after the opening. However, the Dow turned to selling throughout the day as concerns about a slowdown in economic growth emerged and remained sluggish. On the other hand, the Nasdaq remained solidly supported by purchases due to the recovery of NVIDIA in the semiconductor industry and the anticipation of lower interest rates, and closed mixed. By sector, semiconductors and semiconductor manufacturing equipment, pharmaceuticals and biotechs rose, while energy declined. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement value was 38,650 yen, down 290 yen from the Osaka daytime session. In the ADR market, Yucho Bank <7182>, Japan Post <6178>, Recruit HD <6098>, Fujifilm <4901>, Mitsui Fudosan <8801>, Terumo <4543>, Komatsu Manufacturing <6301>, etc. fell, and selling was dominant overall.
On the 2nd, the NY market saw a rise, with the Dow Jones achieving 39,331.85, an increase of 162.33 points, and the Nasdaq Index finishing at 18,028.76, an increase of 149.46 points. As traders awaited the announcement of June employment statistics, profit taking sales dominated the market, leading to a dip in share prices. A statement by the Fed Chairman, Powell, that inflation was showing a trend towards deceleration contributed to a drop in long-term interest rates and supported the market, with major tech stocks such as Amazon and Apple seeing gains. The auto and auto parts sectors saw significant growth, with banks and technology hardware and equipment also on the rise. On the other hand, property service and development, durable consumer goods, and clothing industries experienced losses. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement price was 40,260 (up 150 yen compared to the Osaka daytime trading price). In ADR markets, First Retailing <9983>, Mizuho FG <8411>, Advantest <6857>, and Tokyo Electron <8035> saw gains, while Japan Post <6178>, Yucho Bank <7182>, Mitsubishi Corp. <8058>, and Japan Tobacco <2914> experienced losses, with the overall market showing mixed results.
Nasdaq; 18,028.76; +149.46
CME225; 40,260; +150 (compared to daytime trading at the Osaka Securities Exchange)
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On the 2nd, the New York market continued to rise. The Dow Jones average closed higher at 39,331.85, up 162.33 points, and the Nasdaq index closed at 18,028.76, up 149.46 points. As the announcement of June employment statistics approaches during the weekend and cautious attitude spreads, profit-taking selling of rising stocks led the opening to decline. The speech of Powell, the chairman of the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), stating that inflation is again slowing down, led to a decline in long-term interest rates and supported the market, and major high-tech stocks such as Amazon and Apple were also bought to support the market. In terms of sectors, automobiles and auto parts continued to rise significantly, while banks, technology, hardware, and equipment rose. On the other hand, property management, development, durable consumer goods, and apparel decreased. The settlement price of Chicago Nikkei 225 futures was 40,260 yen, up 150 yen from the Osaka daytime level. In the ADR market, First Retailing <9983>, Mizuho Financial Group <8411>, Advantest <6857>, and Tokyo Electron <8035> rose, while Japan Post <6178>, Yucho Bank <7182>, Mitsubishi Corporation <8058>, and Japan Tobacco Inc. <2914> fell, resulting in mixed performance overall.