While Japanese and US stocks were generally in an upswing among the positive and negative factors for 10/7, Nikkei 225 futures showed a slight decline. As US long-term interest rates continue to fall, investors' attention is turning to initiatives to enhance corporate value and other matters. Which factors will affect stock prices is being closely watched.
The Nikkei 225 rose, while the NY Dow, Nasdaq Composite and SOX indexes also each advanced. Meanwhile, Chicago Nikkei 225 futures fell, leaving the overall market factors mixed.
US long-term interest rates declined, while active share buybacks and the TSE's call for companies to enhance corporate value were among the matters drawing market attention. These factors could affect short-term fund flows.
Items to watch include the release of major economic indicators for August and publication of the minutes of the US FOMC meeting.