According to Fisco's summary dated 24 September, the Japanese market saw the Nikkei 225 rise and futures remain firm, while increased corporate share buybacks and JPX's request for companies to enhance corporate value were also reported. Meanwhile, factors cited as weighing on the US market included declines in the Dow, Nasdaq and SOX, higher US long-term interest rates, tariff policies and concerns over the Chinese economy.
The Nikkei 225 rose, while Chicago Nikkei 225 futures also gained. Active share buybacks and JPX's request for companies to enhance corporate value were cited as market factors.
As countervailing factors, developments in the US market were said to be weighing heavily, with the NY Dow, Nasdaq Composite and SOX indexes each declining, while higher US long-term interest rates were also described as a factor warranting caution.
The Trump administration's tariff policies and concerns over an economic downturn in China were also listed as factors affecting the market.
Items to watch included upcoming economic data, such as September manufacturing, services and composite PMIs, Australia's August unemployment rate, policy announcements by European central institutions, and economic indicators and consumer confidence figures in various countries.