(The strong) yen is responsible for today's decline. Electronics shares, for example, would have performed much better without it. |
Although few of us expect rate hikes this time around, market players still want to play it safe and wait until the verdict. |
Sentiment has not weakened significantly, and there's plenty of demand out there for stocks like Teijin. |
Sentiment has not weakened significantly, and there's plenty of demand out there for stocks like Teijin. |
Some of the Kmart issue was worked in during the previous session. The data out of the U.S. still points to an economic recovery. |
Techs had been leading Tokyo's recent advance along with banks. Even though growth potential is bright for high-techs, they are not free from profit-taking now and then. |
The dollar has been stable in the middle of the 115-116 yen range. This is probably the main factor [behind the gains]. |
The merger itself is a positive factor but pretty much priced in already, and some are now questioning what exactly the banks aim to do through the merger, besides becoming bigger in size. |
The Nasdaq ended mostly unchanged last Friday, and some investors bet it was a good chance to hunt for bargains. |
This may be good for Asahi, but it doesn't change weak economic fundamentals and the fact that no viable policy concerning the sour-loan dilemma has emerged from the government. |
This may be good for Asahi, but it doesn't change weak economic fundamentals and the fact that no viable policy concerning the sour-loan dilemma has emerged from the government. |