The stock market is expected to continue probing for a bottom on the 19th, with globally higher interest rates strengthening investors’ cautious stance and semiconductor-related stocks facing headwinds, according to market views.
The market is expected to continue searching for a bottom on the 19th, with persistently elevated global interest rates seen as a factor weighing on investor sentiment. Selling pressure is likely to remain a concern, particularly for semiconductor stocks and related issues. Against this backdrop, the article outlines movements in the key indicators.
The Nikkei Average was shown at 67,460.73, down approximately 2.54% from the previous day. This price movement is interpreted as reflecting globally higher interest rates and a risk-off trend.
Attention is also focused on developments in the New York market. The Dow Jones Average was approximately 3,990.30, showing a slight gain despite a limited trading range. Together with currency movements and developments in other markets, this could affect the opening performance of the Japanese market.