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The Nikkei average is down about 85 yen, showing a weak trend following the decline in U.S. stocks = pre-market on the 22nd.
On the 22nd at around 10:08 AM, the Nikkei Average was trading at approximately 34,195 yen, down about 85 yen from the previous day. At 9:44 AM, it reached a low of 34,109.85 yen, down 170.07 yen. In the USA market on the 21st, the composite Index ETF for March's leading economic indicators fell below market expectations, and with President Trump continuing to call for interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve, both the Dow Inc and Nasdaq Composite Index dropped for four consecutive days. As a result, Japanese stocks were also facing Sell pressure.
In a market where participants are limited, the appreciation of the yen is a burden.
The Nikkei average fell for the first time in three trading days. It closed at 34,279.92 yen, down 450.36 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.4 billion 20 million shares). The strengthening of the yen against the dollar, which rose to the mid-140 yen range, weighed heavily. The Nikkei average widened its decline from the initial high of 34,610.60 yen right after the market opened, and there were instances where it dropped to 34,216.98 yen at the start of the afternoon session. The US stock Index ETF futures traded in negative territory, impacting the US market after the holiday.
The Nikkei average rose by 352 yen, continuing to rise significantly, with a strong performance amid few market participants = afternoon session on the 18th.
On the 18th, the Nikkei average stock price in the afternoon session rose significantly by 352.68 yen to 34,730.28 yen compared to the previous day. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also increased by 28.92 points to 2,559.15 points. In the morning, selling was prevalent due to the decline in US stocks and a stronger yen on the 17th. However, after showing no further selling pressure and stabilizing, it turned upward and expanded its gains. After the initial buying subsided, there were instances of trading in a narrow range, but the European and American stock markets on the 18th were closed for the Good Friday holiday.
The Nikkei average is up about 260 points, with top contributors being Chugai Pharmaceutical, Fast Retailing, and Konami Group.
As of 12:47 PM on the 18th, the Nikkei average stock price is hovering around 34,640 yen, up about 260 yen from the previous day. The afternoon session also starts with a slight Buy advantage in trading. However, there seems to be heavy Sell pressure from those waiting for a rebound. The exchange rate is around 142.30 yen per dollar, currently in a consolidation phase. In terms of contribution by stocks included in the Nikkei average, Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519.T>, Fast Retailing <9983.T>, and Konami Group <9766.T> rank high positively. On the other hand, the top negatives include Advant.
The Nikkei average is up about 190 yen, with the top gainers among the adopted stocks being Chugai Pharmaceutical, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, and Kawasaki Kisen.
On the 18th, around 11 AM, the Nikkei average stock price fluctuated around 34,570 yen, approximately 190 yen higher than the previous day. At 10:17 AM, it reached 34,651 yen and 91 sen, an increase of 274 yen and 31 sen. In the morning, selling was ahead due to the decline in U.S. stocks and the appreciation of the yen on the 17th local time. However, as there were no significant selling movements observed, the index reversed and began to rise, expanding its gains. Among the Nikkei average constituent stocks, Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519.T>, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings <9501.T>, and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha <910 are among the top gainers.
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