Hiroichi Nishi
Hiroichi Nishi
closely foreign investors japanese lowering order
Foreign investors are lowering their weighting of Japanese stocks. Their order placements must be closely watched.
added gains good half hunt investors previous shed time
The Nikkei 225 had shed more than half the gains it added in its previous rally, so it was a good time for investors to hunt for bargains.
anticipate bet broad confidence dollar expecting gains gives investors next rally stocks stronger
A stronger dollar gives investors the confidence to bet on stocks. I'm expecting a broad rally as investors anticipate more gains in stocks next year.
broader companies dividends focus headway investors likely market pick raising struggle
The broader market will probably struggle to make any headway today. Investors are likely to focus on companies raising dividends and pick up their shares.
concerns due encourage expected far fast gone investors jobs key later market tokyo weekend
Key U.S. monthly jobs data, due later in the day, a three-day weekend and concerns that the Tokyo market has gone too far too fast are expected to encourage investors to take profits.
bullish earnings fact failed investors market sentiment turn upbeat
Investors were disappointed by the fact that Toyota's upbeat earnings failed to turn market sentiment bullish today.
economy focus investors
The focus for investors will be on the U.S. economy and inflation.
cash footing holiday investors market profits recent return strong trading week
The market is on a strong footing as more investors return after the holiday week and those who made profits in recent trading are reinvesting their cash into stocks.
business days gaining leading stock
The stock had been gaining in the days leading up to the business plan, but it still doesn't warrant a buy.
above buying gains hopes investment level newly next strong supported unlikely until
I see the Nikkei well supported above the 18,000 level as there are hopes for buying by newly launched investment trusts, but strong gains are unlikely until after next week's holidays.
both gains halt rise stocks supportive
Gains in U.S. stocks and a halt in the yen's rise are both supportive for the market.
commodity due expect fall gold halt higher opening prices recent rises weaker
I expect a weaker opening here due to a higher yen and a fall in U.S. stocks, while a halt in recent rises in oil, gold and other commodity prices is a plus.
dull expect given iraq market
I expect a dull market here, especially given uncertainty in the Iraq war.
lead lower market
Sellers may lead the market lower at the opening.