Interest is focused on what Mr. Trump will say at the unusual party convention. Crude oil prices remain on an upward trend, and attention is focused on the impact on markets, including the Nikkei Stock Average.
Regarding what Mr. Trump will say at the convention he is attending, reports are highlighting points of interest based on advance information rather than providing specific details of his remarks. Given the nature of the convention, speculation has centered on the main thrust of his speech and the policy direction it may imply, although the official outline of his remarks is reportedly not yet finalized. The details are expected to become clearer through future official releases and on-site reporting.
Crude oil prices remain at elevated levels, reportedly reflecting concerns about supply and changes in the supply-demand balance. Crude oil trends are said to have the potential to affect equity markets in Japan and overseas through the linkage of energy prices, and may also have spillover effects on movements in the Japanese stock market.