[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 NY Dow closed at 44,736.57, up 440.06 points.

Nasdaq closed at 19,054.84, up 51.19 points.

CME225 closed at 38,795, up 55 (compared to Osaka).

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The NY market continued to rise on the 25th. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at 44,736.57, up $440.06, while the Nasdaq closed at 19,054.84, up 51.19 points. President-elect Trump's nomination of the Treasury Secretary, easing uncertainty and concerns about extreme policies, led to an upward trend after the opening. Additionally, reports of an Israeli government cabinet meeting towards a ceasefire agreement with Hezbollah eased concerns about worsening Middle Eastern situation, leading to an uptrend in the stock market. The decline in long-term interest rates also provided support, and the market remained strong throughout the day. The Dow continued to set new all-time highs for consecutive days. In terms of sectors, durable goods and apparel rose, while semiconductors, manufacturing equipment, automobiles, and auto parts fell. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement price was 38,795 yen, up 55 yen compared to daytime trading in Osaka. In ADR markets, compared to Tokyo Stock Exchange (converted at 1 dollar to 154.12 yen), Japan Post Bank, Japan Post Holdings, Mitsubishi Corporation, Nidec, Fujifilm, Renesas, and Tokio Marine Holdings all declined, making selling pressure dominant overall.