[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; 42,233.05; -154.52

Nasdaq; 18,712.75; +145.56

CME225; 39,170; +200 (TSE ratio)

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On the 29th, the NY market was mixed. The Dow Jones closed at $42,233.05, down 154.52 points, while the Nasdaq closed the trading day at 18,712.75, up 145.56 points. The market opened with selling pressure due to the JOLT job openings declining more than expected, cautioning about cooling labor market and economic slowdown, leading to a decline. The Dow continued to fall due to concerns about rising long-term interest rates. However, it stopped falling as consumer confidence improved and the results of the successful 7-year bond auction by the Ministry of Finance caused interest rates to stall. The Nasdaq remained strong throughout the day, driven by buying expectations related to rate cuts and major tech company earnings, reaching a new record high towards the end of the trading session. The market closed mixed. In terms of sectors, broadcasting & entertainment, semiconductors & related manufacturing equipment rose, while durable consumer goods & clothing fell. Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement price was ¥39,170, up ¥200 from the Osaka day session. In the ADR market, compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (converted at ¥153.36 per dollar), Japan Post Holdings <6178>, Nidec <6594>, Disco <6146>, SMC <6273>, Tokyo Electron <8035>, Mitsubishi Corp. <8058>, Advantest <6857>, among others, rose, with overall buying prevailing.