[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 27th, the New York market closed lower. The Dow Jones fell 138.25 points to 44,722.06 dollars, while the Nasdaq ended the trading day at 19,060.48, down 115.10 points. It opened weakly due to cautiousness near record highs. The Dow temporarily rose due to some retailers' strong earnings but turned lower as selling pressure mounted amid concerns about the impact of additional tariff measures planned by President Trump on the economy and corporate performance. Concerns about excessive expectations for artificial intelligence (ai) also emerged for Nasdaq, causing a tech-led decline throughout the day. In sector performance, real estate saw gains, while semiconductors and related manufacturing equipment declined. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement price was 37,810 yen, down 290 yen from the Osaka day session. In the ADR market, compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (converted at 151.07 yen to 1 dollar), banking, Japan Post, SoftBank Group, Renesas, Hitachi, Advantest, Mitsubishi Corporation, among others, recorded declines, reflecting a general selling trend.

Nasdaq; 19,060.48; -115.10

CME225; 37,810; -290 (compared to Osaka)

[NY market data]

On the 27th, the New York market closed lower. The Dow Jones fell 138.25 points to 44,722.06 dollars, while the Nasdaq ended the trading day at 19,060.48, down 115.10 points. It opened weakly due to cautiousness near record highs. The Dow temporarily rose due to some retailers' strong earnings but turned lower as selling pressure mounted amid concerns about the impact of additional tariff measures planned by President Trump on the economy and corporate performance. Concerns about excessive expectations for artificial intelligence (ai) also emerged for Nasdaq, causing a tech-led decline throughout the day. In sector performance, real estate saw gains, while semiconductors and related manufacturing equipment declined. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement price was 37,810 yen, down 290 yen from the Osaka day session. In the ADR market, compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (converted at 151.07 yen to 1 dollar), banking, Japan Post, SoftBank Group, Renesas, Hitachi, Advantest, Mitsubishi Corporation, among others, recorded declines, reflecting a general selling trend.