[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; 43,870.35; +461.88

Nasdaq; 18,972.42; +6.28

CME225; 38,230; +190 (compared to Osaka)

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On the 21st, the NY market rose. The Dow Jones average ended at $43,870.35, up $461.88, and the Nasdaq closed at 18,972.42, up 6.28 points. Geopolitical risk concerns eased, leading to a rise after the opening. Chicago Fed President Goolsbee indicated that next year's interest rates would be 'below the current level,' which prompted buying on expectations of lower future rates, pushing the market higher. Although the Nasdaq struggled with rising long-term interest rates, buying interest due to solid earnings from semiconductors company nvidia (NVDA) provided support, allowing it to barely maintain a positive territory and close. By sector, property service and development rose, while broadcasting and entertainment fell. The clearing price of the Chicago Nikkei 225 futures was 38,230 yen, up 190 yen compared to during the day in Osaka. In the ADR market, compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (calculated at 154.51 yen to the dollar), Orient Land <4661>, Mitsubishi Corp <8058>, komatsu <6301>, Disco <6146>, Tokyo Electron <8035>, SoftBank Group <9984>, Mizuho FG <8411>, etc., rose, showing an overall buying trend.