On December 2nd, the TOPIX Growth Market 250 Index Futures closed at 636 points, up 3 points from the previous trading day. The high was 639 points, the low was 632 points, and the intraday trading volume was 2,860 contracts. The US market rebounded last weekend. It was revealed that President-elect Trump, along with the leaders of Canada and Mexico, had constructive dialogues regarding tariff policies, resulting in improved investor sentiment. As a result, there was buying interest at the opening bell, leading to an upward trend. Post-Thanksgiving, on Black Friday, retail stores saw record-high sales due to optimistic views on year-end sales and discounts, particularly in the retail sector, pushing the market higher overall. The decrease in long-term interest rates was well received, with the tech sector also performing strongly, resulting in a steady market throughout the day, reaching record highs for the Dow. Today, the TOPIX Growth Market 250 Index Futures started at 635 points, up 2 points from the previous trading day. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare announced a proposal to raise the Government Pension Investment Fund's (GPIF) actual operating return target from the current 1.7% to 1.9%, leading to an influx of funds into the overall stock market. Tonight in the US, ahead of the release of October's US construction spending and November's ISM Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index, there was limited buying activity, but the market closed at 636 points for the third consecutive rise. Leading stocks in the TOPIX Growth Market, such as Free <4478> and Wealthnavi <7342>, saw increases.