Developments while keeping an eye on the exchange rate.

The Nikkei average has fallen for six consecutive trading days. It ended the day at 38,701.90 yen, down 111.68 yen (estimated Volume of 2.7 billion 10 million shares). Following the yen's depreciation after Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda's press conference, there was buying in export-related stocks, such as Automobiles, and the Nikkei average began to rebound. Towards the end of the morning session, it rose to 39,039.68 yen. However, after Finance Minister Katsunobu Kato expressed concerns over the fluctuations in the foreign exchange market, including speculative movements, it was a trigger for short-term Futures.

Fisco JapanDec 20 15:34

JP Movers | Sumitomo Realty & Development Rose 5.49%, Leading Nikkei 225 Components, Disco Topped Turnover List

Market sentiment was stable today as Nikkei 225 components continued to trade sideways, with Sumitomo Realty & Development(8830.JP) being the top gainer today, rising 5.49% to close at 4781.0 yen. In addition, the top loser was Toppan Holdings(7911.JP)，falling 7.29% to end at 3855.0 yen.

Futu NewsDec 20 14:50

Today's flows: 12/20 Seven & i Holdings saw an inflow of JPY¥ 2.39 billion, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries saw an outflow of JPY¥ 12.55 billion

On December 20th, the TSE Main Market saw an inflow of JPY¥ 762.74 billion and an outflow of JPY¥ 859.93 billion.$Seven & i Holdings(3382.JP)$, $Japan Display(6740.JP)$ and $Recruit Holdings(6098.JP)$

Futu NewsDec 20 14:45

The Nikkei average is down 14 yen, with Dow Inc Futures softening, weighing on the Tokyo market.

The Nikkei average is down 14 yen (as of 1:50 PM). In terms of contribution to the Nikkei average, Advantest <6857>, SoftBank Group <9984>, and Fast Retailing <9983> are among the top contributors to the negative side, while TDK <6762>, Recruit HD <6098>, and Sony Group Corp <6758> are among the top contributors to the positive side. In the Sector, the banking industry, Other Products, Electricity & Gas industry, Precision Instruments, and Air Transportation are among the top for rate of decline, while Real Estate, Oil & Coal Products, and Trucking are also listed.

Fisco JapanDec 20 12:54

The Nikkei average opened with a 120 yen increase in the afternoon session, with companies such as Mitsukoshi Isetan and Kasumigaseki Capital rising.

[Nikkei Stock Average and TOPIX (Table)] Nikkei Average; 38933.91; +120.33 TOPIX; 2719.19; +5.36 [Afternoon Opening Overview] The afternoon Nikkei Average opened at 38933.91 yen, up 120.33 yen compared to the previous day, slightly expanding its gains from the morning close (38889.95 yen). During lunch, the Nikkei 225 Futures fluctuated in a range of 38900 yen to 38970 yen. The dollar-yen exchange rate was 1 dollar = 156.90-157.00 yen since around 9 AM.

Fisco JapanDec 20 11:53

Express News | The Nikkei 225 Index opened up 0.35%, and the Tokyo Stock Exchange index rose 0.31%; Sony increased by over 2%, Toyota Motor and Tokio Marine Holdings rose by over 1%, while Disco, Advantest, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial, and Lasertec Semiconductors fell by o

BreakingsDec 20 08:00