[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; 43444.99; -305.87

Nasdaq; 18680.12; -427.53

CME225; 38015; -655 (compared to Osaka)

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On the 15th, the NY market continued to decline. The Dow average ended down 305.87 dollars at 43,444.99 dollars, and Nasdaq closed down 427.53 points at 18,680.12. Sales continued following the hawkish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Powell, leading to a drop after the market opened. Buying expectations for policies that support corporate performance, such as deregulation from the Trump administration, have settled down, and the outlook for additional rate cuts in December diminished following remarks from Fed officials, resulting in continued declines. The market struggled throughout the day without a rebound. In terms of sectors, automobiles and auto parts, as well as household and personal products, saw gains, while semiconductors and related manufacturing equipment declined. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement price was 38,015 yen, down 655 yen compared to Osaka during the day. In the ADR market, compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (using an exchange rate of 154.32 yen per dollar), companies such as Japan Post Bank <7182>, Tokyo Electron <8035>, Nidec <6594>, Advantest <6857>, Disco <6146>, Renesas <6723>, and SoftBank Group <9984> fell, leading to a general trend of selling.