[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.

NYDOW; 40,345.41, -410.34

Nasdaq; 16,690.83, -436.83

CME225; 35,255, -1,105 (comparison to Osaka Securities Exchange)

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The 7th day of the New York market ended in a decline. The Dow Jones closed at 40,345.41, down 410.34 dollars, and the Nasdaq closed at 16,690.83, down 436.83 points. The results of the August employment statistics were mixed, resulting in a slight increase at the start. However, concerns about the labor market and economic slowdown spread as a result of downward revisions in employment numbers for the past two months, and the market turned downward. The Nasdaq also fell due to a decline in interest rates and semiconductors such as Nvidia (NVDA). In light of the results of the employment statistics, Federal Reserve Board member Waller mentioned the need for policy adjustments and expressed support for significant interest rate cuts, further increasing caution. The market continued to decline and expanded its decline towards the end. In terms of sectors, automobiles, auto parts, semiconductors, and semiconductor manufacturing equipment declined, while real estate showed a slight increase. The settlement price for Chicago Nikkei 225 futures compared to daytime trading on the Osaka Securities Exchange was 35,255 yen, down 1,105 yen. In the ADR market, compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (converted at 1 dollar = 142.28 yen), Yucho Bank <7182>, Renesas <6723>, Tokyo Electron <8035>, SoftBank Group <9984>, Disco <6146>, Advantest <6857>, Mitsubishi Corp. <8058> and others fell, with selling prevailing across the board.