[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 Jones Industrial Average closed at 43,065.22, up 201.36 points.

Nasdaq closed at 18,502.69, up 159.75 points.

CME 225 closed at 40,095, up 485 (compared to the Osaka Stock Exchange).

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The New York market continued to rise on the 14th. The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at $43,065.22, up $201.36, while the Nasdaq closed at 18,502.69, up 159.75 points. The market opened with speculation of a slight interest rate cut leading to selling pressure, and buying interest driven by expectations of demand recovery amid additional fiscal policies by the Chinese government, causing mixed trading after the opening. Subsequently, expectations for earnings of major companies provided support and the market rose. Furthermore, the rise of the semiconductor company Nvidia (NVDA) boosted the Nasdaq, expanding gains towards the end. The Dow reached a new record high for consecutive days and closed at the peak. In terms of sectors, semiconductor and manufacturing equipment rose, while energy saw a slight decline. The Chicago Nikkei 225 Futures settlement price was 40,095 yen, up 485 yen from the Osaka midday comparison. In the ADR market, compared to Tokyo Stock Exchange (at an exchange rate of 149.78 yen per U.S. dollar), Japan Post Holdings (6178), Mizuho Financial Group (8411), Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group (8316), Chugai Pharmaceutical (4519), SoftBank Group (9984), Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (8306), and Tokio Marine Holdings (8766) all rose, leading to general buying dominance.