[NYDow・NASDAQ・CME (Table)]

NYDOW; 42992.21; -333.59

Nasdaq; 19722.03; -298.33

CME225; 40130; -100 (compared to Osaka)

[NY Market Data]

On the 27th, the NY market fell. The Dow average ended down $333.59 at $42,992.21, while the Nasdaq finished down 298.33 points at 19,722.03. After the opening, the market dropped due to profit-taking heading towards the end of the year. With the New Year holidays approaching, participation was limited. Poor performance of indicators from China and political instability in Germany and South Korea are believed to have affected some investors' sentiment, leading to further declines. Heading into the new fiscal year's rebalancing, particularly in high-tech stocks, this further pushed the overall market down, remaining weak throughout the day. However, as the day progressed, the decline narrowed before closing. By sector, Property Service and Development saw slight gains, while Auto and Auto Parts declined significantly. The Chicago Nikkei 225 futures settlement was 40,130 yen, down 100 yen compared to Osaka during the day. In the ADR market, compared to the Tokyo Stock Exchange (converted at 1 dollar = 157.91 yen), stocks like Japan Post Bank <7182>, Advantest <6857>, Disco <6146>, SMC <6273>, DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD. Unsponsored ADR <6367>, Toyota Motor <7203>, and Honda Motor Co., Ltd. <7267> fell, with general selling prevailing.