Norihiro Fujito
Norihiro Fujito
boost drop expect higher moves shares steep volatile
I expect some volatile moves this week, especially with the steep drop in U.S. shares. Oil-related shares may get a boost on the back of higher commodities prices.
data industrial japan looking production prove recent recession scenario states united united-states view vulnerable weeks
The scenario of a double-dip recession in the United States has receded in recent weeks but the industrial production data show that Japan is looking very vulnerable should that view prove too optimistic,
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.
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.
jobs report start week
We'll probably start the week lower. The jobs report was very strong.
bit likely sentiment struggle turned
Sentiment has turned a bit more bearish, so we're likely to see indexes struggle.
buying earnings metal producers strong supported
Non-ferrous metal producers are buying targets, supported by strong earnings results.
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..
economy economy-and-economics focal outlook point
The outlook for the economy will become a focal point this week.
change country investment japanese looks seen stance trend
We've seen a change in the trend of foreigners' investment stance on Japanese shares. It looks like a change in country allocation.
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.
actively companies electric money poured
They have actively poured their money into blue-chip companies here such as Honda, Toyota, Matsushita Electric and Canon.