[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 43,408.47, up 139.53 points. Nasdaq ended lower at 18,966.14, down 21.33 points. The market in New York on the 20th was mixed. Reports of Ukraine launching long-range missiles made in the UK into Russian territory raised geopolitical risks, causing a decline after the opening. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) Governor Bowman indicated a hawkish stance with inflation stagnating, leading to selling pressure due to concerns about rising long-term interest rates. However, the market focused on the upcoming earnings reports of the semiconductor sector leader Nvidia (NVDA), leading to a late-day rebound in Dow. Nasdaq also narrowed its losses but failed to recover into positive territory, ending mixed. In terms of sectors, healthcare equipment and services rose, while food and essential goods declined. The Nikkei 225 futures settlement price in Chicago was down 160 yen from the Osaka day session at 38,280 yen. In the ADR market, compared to Tokyo prices (converted at 155.34 yen per dollar), Japan Post Bank <7182>, Hitachi Ltd <6501>, Nidec Corp <6594>, Tokyo Electron <8035>, Advantest <6857>, Sony Group Corp <6758>, Takeda Pharmaceuticals Sp Adr <4502>, among others, experienced declines, with selling prevailing overall.

Nasdaq closed at 18,966.14, down 21.33 points.

CME225 closed at 38,280, down 160 (compared to TSE).

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The New York market on the 20th showed mixed results. The Dow Jones closed 139.53 points higher at 43,408.47, while the Nasdaq finished trading at 18,966.14, down 21.33 points. Concerns over geopolitical risks persisted after reports of Ukraine launching long-range missiles made in the UK into Russian territory, leading to a lower opening. Federal Reserve Board (FRB) Governor Bowman's hawkish stance on stalling inflation and aversion to rising long-term interest rates induced selling, contributing to further declines. However, attention was on Nvidia's earnings reports in the semiconductor sector expected after the market close, prompting a buyback on Dow and a turnaround. Although Nasdaq reduced its losses, it failed to recover into positive territory, resulting in a mixed closing. In terms of sectors, healthcare equipment and services saw gains while food and essential goods experienced declines. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement price was 160 yen lower than the Osaka day session at 38,280 yen. In the ADR market, compared to Tokyo prices (at a rate of 155.34 yen per dollar), companies like Japan Post Bank, Hitachi Ltd, Nidec Corp, Tokyo Electron, Advantest, Sony Group Corp, Takeda Pharmaceuticals Sp Adr, among others, recorded declines, leading to a prevailing selling sentiment overall.