[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.

The New York Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 43,750.86, down 207.33 points.

The Nasdaq closed at 19,107.65, down 123.07 points.

The CME Nikkei 225 closed at 38,970, up 390 points compared to the Osaka exchange.

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The New York market on the 14th experienced a decline. The Dow Jones fell by 207.33 points to 43,750.86, while the Nasdaq closed at 19,107.65, down 123.07 points. The stock market opened slightly higher following a favorable decrease in long-term interest rates. However, after the release of the October Producer Price Index (PPI) confirming persistent inflation, along with the indication of strength in the labor market through initial jobless claims showing a rise in long-term interest rates, the market turned downward. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) member Kugler mentioned the possibility of not cutting interest rates. Towards the end, Chairman Powell stated the view that the economy is strong and there is no immediate need for a rate cut, resulting in an expansion of losses. In terms of sectors, technology hardware rose while automobiles and auto parts fell. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement price closed at 38,970 yen, up 390 yen compared to the Osaka market. In the ADR market, Mizuho Financial Group <8411>, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group <8306>, Japan Post <6178>, Mitsubishi Corporation <8058>, Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group <8316>, Tokyo Electron <8035>, and Daikin Industries, Ltd. unsponsored ADR <6367>, among others, rose, leading to a general buying trend.