Norihiro Fujito
Norihiro Fujito
against appeared bargains chase dollar investors prompt technology
The yen's pullback against the dollar appeared to prompt some investors to chase bargains in the high-technology sector.
against apparent dollar early gained ground market
The dollar gained some ground against the yen after Japan's apparent intervention early this morning. That's something that makes the market feel good.
biggest buying concern evidence foreign investors japan oil price reluctant risk starting
We're starting to see some evidence of slowdown in the U.S., which is going to be a risk for us. The biggest concern is the oil price and foreign investors who have been buying Japan may be reluctant to buy from here.
companies earnings focus starting struggling suffer technology
We're starting to see some companies that are struggling significantly in the technology industry. With earnings being in focus this week, they may suffer selling.
economy economy-and-economics focal outlook point
The outlook for the economy will become a focal point this week.
almost data foreign investors last lift local net purchases stocks
Local investors got a lift after data showed that foreign investors almost doubled their net purchases of stocks here last week.
act continue investors low package specifics until volumes week
I think we're in for another week of low volumes and directionless trade. Investors will continue to act cautiously until specifics of the package become clear.
accounting crossed external general hurdle japanese market pressures problems seem
The accounting problems in the U.S. seem to have crossed a significant hurdle on Wednesday, and the external pressures on the Japanese market in general have probably peaked.
bullish growth helped honda jobs market return stock strong trend
Japan's stock market may return to a bullish trend today, helped by U.S. jobs growth. Automakers such as Suzuki and Honda may be particularly strong on the back of the strengthening dollar.
jobs report start week
We'll probably start the week lower. The jobs report was very strong.
actively companies electric money poured
They have actively poured their money into blue-chip companies here such as Honda, Toyota, Matsushita Electric and Canon.
foreigners profits
It is understandable that foreigners want to take profits for now.
dollar falling flowing major money stocks weakness
It's not just the weakness in U.S. stocks this time. The dollar is falling (against major currencies) at the same time, and money is flowing out of the U.S..
gave hopes led market numbers raising results strong upbeat
Sony's results led the market today. The surprisingly upbeat numbers gave the market its strong upward impetus, raising hopes for better-than-expected results from other companies.