The trend is shifting to search for lower price targets due to worsening signals.
The Nikkei average fell significantly for four consecutive trading days, closing down 716.10 yen at 38,474.30 yen (estimated Volume of 1.9 billion 50 million shares), marking a drop below 39,000 yen for the first time since December 20 last year. In the USA market, technology stocks were sold off, particularly after the Biden administration announced new export regulations on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductors, which led to a similar trend in the Tokyo market. The downward trend of the Nikkei average strengthened, and at one point during the afternoon session, it was seen falling to 38,305.91 yen.
The sudden drop of Fast Retailing is a burden.
The Nikkei average has fallen for three consecutive days, closing down 414.69 yen at 39,190.40 yen (estimated Volume 1.7 billion 30 million shares), below the psychological threshold of 39,500 yen. The operating profit for Fast Retailing <9983> for the September-November 2024 period announced the previous day fell below market Financial Estimates, causing the company's stock to drop nearly 8% at one point. The decline widened toward the middle of the morning session, reaching as low as 39,166.05 yen. However, due to the consecutive declines, there was buying aimed at a rebound in the afternoon session.
Hitachi, Symphonia, etc. [List of stock materials from the newspaper]
* Hitachi <6501> utilizes the Metaverse to streamline sewerage maintenance and data center management (Nikkan Kogyo, page 1) - ○ * Kaneka <4118> acquires an Israeli company, developing aneurysm treatment devices (Nikkan Kogyo, page 3) - ○ * Marubeni <8002> establishes a sales company for machinery in India, enhancing services and sales (Nikkan Kogyo, page 4) - ○ * Symphony <6507> autonomous transport for semiconductor panels, up to 600 mm square, for advanced back-end processes (Nikkan Kogyo, page 9) - ○ * Iseki Agriculture <6310> automates straight-line harvesting, reducing labor for large combines.
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The Bank of Japan expects salaries to continue rising this year, and interest rate hikes are imminent.
① The Bank of Japan released a report stating that many companies believe it is necessary to continue raising wages, which indicates an increased possibility of interest rate hikes; ② The Bank of Japan also upgraded its economic assessment for two regions, stating that the economy in the remaining areas is moderately recovering or rebounding; ③ The Bank of Japan will hold a meeting from January 23 to 24, and Analysts expect that an interest rate hike may be announced.
Reports regarding Trump tariffs are a burden.
The Nikkei average experienced a significant decline, finishing at 39,605.09 yen, down 375.97 yen (Estimated Volume of 1.8 billion 40 million shares). Selling became prominent due to some reports regarding tariffs in the USA and the tightening of export regulations on Semiconductors to China. With the US market being closed on the 9th, selling by European players was also observed, along with position adjustments ahead of the SQ calculation date for January futures, leading to a drop to 39,385.05 yen during the mid-afternoon session. In the latter part of the session, there was some buying on dips.
The resilience of Semiconductors-related stocks provides support.
The Nikkei average fell, closing at 39,981.06 yen, down 102.24 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.8 billion and 50 million shares) in Trade. Influenced by the drop in tech stocks in the previous day's USA market, selling started initially, and shortly after the beginning of Trade, it dropped to 39,705.81 yen. However, after the selling subsided, Semiconductors stocks rebounded, and the exchange rate temporarily shifted to a weaker yen at around 158 yen per dollar, leading to a subsequent slow-down in the decline. Additionally, USA stock Futures remained stable.
Against the backdrop of rising US high-tech stocks, a recovery to the milestone of 0.04 million yen.
The Nikkei Average significantly rebounded, ending the trade at 40,083.30 yen, a rise of 776.25 yen (estimated Volume of 1.9 billion 60 million shares), recovering the significant level of 0.04 million yen for the first time in three trading days since December 27 of last year. In the previous day's USA market, semiconductor stocks, particularly major players like NVIDIA and Micron Technology Inc, were primarily bought. Following this trend, high-tech stocks with substantial index impacts led the way, pushing the Nikkei Average up to 40,288.80 yen before the midday break.
Stocks that moved or were traded in the first half of the session.
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The market opened with a significant drop, but some sectors in high technology remained strong.
The Nikkei average fell significantly, closing down 587.49 yen at 39,307.05 yen (estimated Volume 2 billion 10 million shares) on the first trading day of the new year. It started the day by rebounding, following the rise in U.S. stocks led by technology on the 3rd, and briefly climbed to 39,993.50 yen, approaching the key level of 0.04 million yen. However, buying did not continue, and profit-taking Sell activities gradually spread. Additionally, the rise in domestic long-term Gold rates weighed on the market. The decline exceeded 500 yen by the end of the morning session, and by the middle of the afternoon session, it was at 39,232.
Hitachi --- rebounded due to improved profitability expectations from the doubling of the "designated price" targets for home appliances.
A rebound. It has been reported that the products subject to the "designated price" system, which specifies the selling price of home appliances, will be doubled from the current 10% to 20%. The aim is to adopt the designated price for the cheapest models among the product categories to prevent significant discounts on mid-range to high-end models. By improving profitability, it aims to make it easier to secure funding for product development. There are expectations that this will lead to a boost in the home appliance business, which has relatively low profitability.
As of the end of the year, a record high has been reached for the first time in 35 years.
The Nikkei Average fell for the first time in four trading days, closing at 39,894.54 yen, down 386.62 yen (estimated Volume 1.6 billion 20 million shares). Reflecting the high levels of U.S. interest rates, buying in the financial Sector, such as Banks and Insurance, was predominant. The Nikkei Average started with an extension at 40,325.78 yen. However, amid the decline in U.S. stock prices at the end of the previous week and limited market participation at year-end, profit-taking Sell orders and adjustments led to a downward trend. Subsequently, it continued to fluctuate around 0.04 million yen. Regarding the annual figure, it was 1989.
The era of quantum software has already begun.
[Quantum Computer] Quantum computers are still in the early stages, but it has been reported that changes they will bring can be glimpsed even without waiting for their growth. According to IBM Corp, the company is currently providing systems and services using quantum computers to more than 250 customers and is generating revenue.
Breaking through the shadow of the bubble! The Nikkei 225 Index is about to complete a 35-year comeback.
① The Nikkei 225 Index closed at 40,281.16 points on Friday, with a year-to-date increase of 20.37%, expecting significant growth for the second consecutive year, possibly closing above 40,000 points for the first time by year-end; ② The rise in the Japanese stock market is driven by the "Santa Claus rally," positive outlook for corporate giants, merger news among automotive giants, and Toyota Motor's plan to increase ROE.
There is a shift away from large vehicles in the USA, which benefits Asian manufacturers.
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The impact of rising U.S. tech stocks is limited, leading to a shift towards value stocks.
The Nikkei Average fell. It closed at 39,036.85 yen, down 124.49 yen (Volume estimated at 1.8 billion and 40 million shares). Following the rise in US stocks the previous day, buying began to lead, and shortly after the opening, it increased to 39,245.75 yen. However, with the Christmas holiday approaching, the movements of Overseas investors were sluggish, and there was no active push for higher prices. Subsequently, the focus shifted to profit-taking rebalance movements, and by the end of the first half, it dropped to 38,995.76 yen, approaching the key level of 39,000 yen.
Goldman Sachs: The yen has dropped to a value point, creating the best opportunity for foreign capital to Buy Japanese stocks.
Goldman Sachs believes that the yen is the best choice for global Japanese stock buyers.
Reflecting the rise in US stocks, there is a movement of autonomous rebound centered around technology stocks.
The Nikkei average rebounded for the first time in seven trading days. It closed at 39,161.34 yen, up 459.44 yen (with an estimated Volume of 1.78 billion shares). In addition to the rise in major stock indices in the USA markets on the previous weekend, the Nikkei average had dropped more than 1,100 yen over the last six trading days, leading to a surge in buying aimed at a self-rebound. It began above 39,000 yen, and although the increase narrowed due to selling as buyers took a pause, Semiconductors and other related stocks remained strong, helping to drive the market.