While U.S. stocks rose, the Nikkei 225 fell in Japan. Active share buybacks and the TSE's call for companies to enhance corporate value were cited as factors attracting investor attention.
The U.S. Dow, Nasdaq Composite and Philadelphia Semiconductor Index all rose, while the Nikkei Stock Average fell. Nikkei futures continued to rise, reflecting mixed short-term supply-and-demand dynamics.
Active share buybacks were cited as a market factor, and the TSE's call for companies to enhance corporate value was also reported. At the same time, the rise in long-term U.S. interest rates left investors cautious about the market.
Attention is expected to shift to final readings for key economic indicators and economic trends in various countries, particularly the September PMI-related indicators, the ISM Non-Manufacturing Index and the eurozone's final PMI readings.
China's stock markets will be closed for a public holiday, which also warrants attention. Developments related to the extraordinary Diet session and the policy speech at a plenary session of the House of Representatives are also attracting attention as potential market factors.