[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.

On the 19th, the New York market was mixed. The Dow Jones average closed the trading session at 43,268.94 dollars, down 120.66 dollars, while the Nasdaq ended at 18,987.47, up 195.66 points. Concerns about the escalation of the Ukraine-Russia war accelerated selling, resulting in a sharp decline after the opening bell. Following disappointing residential construction data, concerns about growth also emerged, causing the Dow to continue to decline throughout the day. On the other hand, the Nasdaq turned higher driven by expectations for semiconductor Nvidia (NVDA) earnings and a decrease in long-term interest rates, expanding gains towards the end of the session and ending mixed. By sector, semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and property services and development saw increases, while insurance declined. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement price closed 145 yen lower at 38,275 yen compared to the Osaka daytime session. In the ADR market, compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (1 dollar equals 154.55 yen), MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Japan Post Bank, Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Nippon Electric Company, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokio Marine Holdings, and Fanuc Corp all declined, with overall selling pressure prevailing.

Nasdaq; 18,987.47; +195.66

CME225; 38,275; -145 (compared to the TSE)

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On the 19th, the New York market was mixed. The Dow Jones average closed the trading session at 43,268.94 dollars, down 120.66 dollars, while the Nasdaq ended at 18,987.47, up 195.66 points. Concerns about the escalation of the Ukraine-Russia war accelerated selling, resulting in a sharp decline after the opening bell. Following disappointing residential construction data, concerns about growth also emerged, causing the Dow to continue to decline throughout the day. On the other hand, the Nasdaq turned higher driven by expectations for semiconductor Nvidia (NVDA) earnings and a decrease in long-term interest rates, expanding gains towards the end of the session and ending mixed. By sector, semiconductors, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, and property services and development saw increases, while insurance declined. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement price closed 145 yen lower at 38,275 yen compared to the Osaka daytime session. In the ADR market, compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (1 dollar equals 154.55 yen), MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, Japan Post Bank, Mitsui & Co., Ltd., Nippon Electric Company, Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Tokio Marine Holdings, and Fanuc Corp all declined, with overall selling pressure prevailing.