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後場に注目すべき3つのポイント~ハイテク株下落も金融株が下支え

Three points to watch in the afternoon session: Financial stocks are supporting the market despite the decline in high-tech stocks.

Fisco Japan ·  Jul 31 11:21

In the afternoon trading on the 31st, you should pay attention to the following three points.

- The Nikkei Average fell back, with high-tech stocks falling but financial stocks supporting.

- The dollar-yen rate is solid, waiting for the BOJ's policy announcement.

- SoftBank G <9984> contributed most to the price decline, and Tōden <8035> was the second.

- The Nikkei Average fell back, with high-tech stocks falling but financial stocks supporting.

The Nikkei Average fell. At the end of the morning session, it was 38,369.54 yen (volume estimate of 800 million 10 million shares), down by 156.41 yen (-0.41%) from the previous day.

The US stock market on the 30th was mixed. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 40,743.33, up 203.40 points (+0.50%), while the Nasdaq closed at 17,147.42, down 222.78 points (-1.28%), and the S&P500 closed at 5,436.44, down 27.10 points (-0.50%). Adjustment continued as the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) awaited the results, leading to mixed results after the opening. The Dow was supported by the financial sector and remained strong throughout the day, with gains expanding towards the end. On the other hand, the Nasdaq fell due to rotation and the cautious sentiment ahead of FOMC and major tech company earnings, accelerating selling of technology stocks and closing mixed.

The Tokyo market started with selling pressure on high-tech stocks due to the impact of the Nasdaq's decline and Nvidia's 7% decline. At the financial policy decision meeting of the Bank of Japan currently being held, it was reported that the policy interest rate would be raised from 0-0.1% to 0.25%, causing the benchmark 10-year government bond yield to rise 0.06 points to 1.055% from the previous day. The yen appreciated and the dollar declined to 152 yen, weighing on Japanese stocks. In Nikkei adopted stocks, Oriental Land <4661>, which saw a double-digit decline in first-quarter operating profit, became significantly cheaper, and its major shareholder Keisei Electric Railway <9009> was sold. In addition, Murata Manufacturing <6981>, ANA Holdings <9202> and others fell due to negative views on earnings. On the other hand, TDK <6762>, which had a significant increase in the first quarter and landed above market expectations, was bought, and financial stocks such as Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings <8309>, Sumitomo Mitsui <8316>, Nomura <8604>, Mizuho <8411>, Mitsubishi UFJ <8306>, and Resona Holdings <8308> rose across the board. In addition, Fujikura <5803>, Shimizu Construction <1803>, and Fanuc <6954> were bought.

Among the Nikkei adopted stocks, Oriental Land Co., Ltd. <4661>, whose operating profit for the first quarter decreased by two digits, became significantly cheaper, and Kesei Electric Railway Co., Ltd. <9009>, who is a major shareholder of the same company, was also sold. In addition, Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. <6981> and ANA Holdings Inc. <9202> also fell as their earnings were viewed negatively. In addition, SoftBank Group Corp. <9984>, Eisai Co., Ltd. <4523>, Nichicon Corporation <6998>, TDK Corporation <6762>, Tokyo Electron Limited <8035>, and Sony Group Corporation <6758> were biased towards selling. On the other hand, TDK <6762>, which had a significant increase in the first quarter and landed above market expectations, was bought.

On the other hand, TDK Corporation <6762>, which had a significant increase in the first quarter and landed above market expectations, was bought, and financial stocks such as Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings <8309>, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. <8316>, Nomura Holdings, Inc. <8604>, Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. <8411>, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. <8306>, and Resona Holdings, Inc. <8308> rose across the board. In addition, Fujikura Ltd. <5803>, Shimizu Corporation <1803>, and Fanuc Corporation <6954> were bought.

In terms of industries, air transportation, services, transportation equipment, pharmaceuticals, precision instruments, etc. fell, while banking, securities and commodity futures trading, pulp and paper, fishery and agriculture, and warehousing and transportation-related industries rose.

As of 11:40 a.m., the results of the Bank of Japan's monetary policy decision meeting have not yet been announced. As reported in advance, if an additional rate hike is implemented, there is a possibility that the yen's appreciation against the dollar and a decline in stocks will accelerate somewhat, but further appreciation/depreciation of the yen is likely to be avoided as it has already progressed from the 155 yen level to the 152 yen level. In addition, considering that the Nikkei Average has already fallen below 38,000 yen, the impact on the stock market is also considered limited. If Bank of Japan Governor Ueda's press conference, which starts at 3:30 p.m., issues positive rate hike comments with a focus on "escaping deflation", it is expected that the flow of buying Japanese stocks will strengthen.

- The dollar-yen rate is solid, waiting for the BOJ's policy announcement.

The dollar-yen rate remained solid on the morning of the 31st in the Tokyo market. It fell to 152.11 yen at one point due to yen buying, but then the wait-and-see mood spread ahead of the Bank of Japan's financial policy meeting announcement. There were also moments of swinging to a yen-seller approach, but the dollar moved sluggishly with little downward movement.

The trading range so far is 152.11 yen to 153.28 yen for dollar-yen, 164.59 yen to 165.92 yen for euro-yen, and 1.0812 dollars to 1.0828 dollars for euro-dollar.

Check stocks for the afternoon session

- 5 stocks such as Libertewa <218A> and Hyper <3054> hit the limit high.

*Includes temporary stopper (indicated price)

- SoftBank G <9984> contributed most to the price decline, and Tōden <8035> was the second.

Economic indicators and remarks by important people

[Economic indicators]

- Japan's June Mining and Manufacturing Production Index Report: -3.6% month-on-month (forecast: -4.5%, May: +3.6%).

- China's July Manufacturing PMI: 49.4 (forecast: 49.4, June: 49.5).

- China's July non-Manufacturing PMI: 50.2 (forecast: 50.3, June: 50.5).

- Australia's April-June Consumer Price Index: +3.8% year-on-year (forecast: +3.8%, Q1: +3.6%).

- Australia's June Consumer Price Index: +3.8% year-on-year (forecast: +3.8%, May: +4.0%).

- Australia's June retail sales: +0.5% month-on-month (forecast: +0.2%, May: +0.6%).

[Important Person's Remarks]

- Report.

"The Bank of Japan is considering whether to implement an additional interest rate hike. While some believe that achieving the 2% price stability target is becoming closer, there are also concerns about the stagnation of personal consumption due to high prices. They are cautiously determining whether to raise the policy interest rate to around 0.25%."

Bank of Japan concludes its financial policy meeting.

- 3:30 pm: Mr. Ueda, Governor of the Bank of Japan, will hold a press conference.

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