Among the positive and negative factors on 9/24, the Nikkei 225 rose and active share buybacks were noted, while US stocks were trending lower and long-term interest rates were also reported to have risen. Chicago Nikkei 225 futures have remained higher.
The Nikkei 225 rose, with closing-price data showing a gain of +882.70 from the previous day, indicating active price movements. Chicago Nikkei 225 futures also rose and were trading around the 65,925 level.
In the US market, the NY Dow fell, while the Nasdaq Composite Index and SOX Index also declined. Against this backdrop, US long-term interest rates were reported to have risen, which is seen as affecting risk-asset trends.
Points to note include the release of the September manufacturing, services and composite PMIs, as well as the August Australian unemployment rate, Germany's Ifo survey, Brazil's FGV consumer confidence index and the US current account balance.
Other factors cited include active share buybacks and the Tokyo Stock Exchange's call for companies to enhance corporate value, with attention focused on future market trends.