A rapid drop in the U.S. dollar has an adverse effect on corporate earnings. Technology companies that rely on U.S. sales may fall. |
A stronger dollar gives investors the confidence to bet on stocks. I'm expecting a broad rally as investors anticipate more gains in stocks next year. |
After (Wednesday's) sharp declines, the market's downside proved solid due to buying needs on dips. |
After the big losses in the U.S., Japanese stocks look likely to fall ... High-techs in particular have a good chance of being dragged down. |
After the smooth passing of these ... events, reasons to sell have retreated. |
As a series of key economic events is scheduled this week in both Japan and the United States, it's hard to make major moves now. |
Automakers and technology companies may pace today's advance. |
Basically, I think we've reached a level where it would not be strange to see a turn-around in the market. |
Being seen as reform-minded, Koizumi is drawing support among market players. But we don't know much about his concrete economic policy. This will keep the market from staging a runaway rally. |
Companies that rely on overseas demand may drive shares higher. Strong earnings results by U.S. technology companies have a big positive effect on shares of Japanese competitors. |
Concerns over rising U.S. rates persist and that may weigh on stocks today. |
Expectations of an end to interest raises by the Fed is a supporting factor for exporters. |
Foreign investors are lowering their weighting of Japanese stocks. Their order placements must be closely watched. |
Gains in U.S. stocks and a halt in the yen's rise are both supportive for the market, |
Gains in U.S. stocks and a halt in the yen's rise are both supportive for the market. |