On December 12, the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market's 250 Index Futures rose by 6 points to 643 points compared to the previous trading day. The high was 648 points, the low was 635 points, and the intraday Volume was 1,862 contracts. On the previous day, December 11, the Dow Inc average fell for five consecutive days. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) for November remained within expectations, leading to buying in anticipation of additional interest rate cuts at the December Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). After the opening, prices rose. The Dow reversed and declined due to profit-taking. The Nasdaq was driven by buying fueled by expectations of interest rate cuts and purchases of tech stocks like Alphabet, increasing its gains and reaching a new all-time high. Today's Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market 250 Index Futures started at 644 points, up 7 points from the previous trading day. In the morning, there were moments of fluctuation into negative territory, but afterward, the market showed steady movements. With the Nasdaq surpassing the 20,000-point mark for the first time, buying interest in the Growth Market also increased. With tomorrow's December SQ approaching, the Volume for the March contract exceeded that of December, facilitating a smooth transition to the center contract month and boosting buying confidence. Trading concluded with a rebound at 643 points. Notable stocks in the Tokyo Growth Market included GENDA <9166> and HENNGE <4475>, both of which saw an increase.