The Nikkei average has continued to lack direction, with the change from the end of July standing at a 1% gain as of the 4th. Views are spreading that trends in AI, foreign exchange and interest rates are influencing stock prices.
The Nikkei average has lacked direction, and was up 1% as of the 4th compared with the end of July. The article reports the view that AI trends, as well as foreign exchange and interest rate trends, are influencing the market.
It has been pointed out that this situation can be understood by comparing it with the performance of equity markets in an era of 3% interest rates, and the view has been raised that future developments will depend on trends related to AI and fluctuations in interest rates and foreign exchange.