Considering the reduction of tariffs on rice against China.

The U.S. Trump administration is reportedly considering reducing high tariffs on imports from China, according to sources. Some tariffs could be reduced to less than half. <8035> Tokyo Electron Ltd. Unsponsored ADR <6857> Advantest <7735> SCREEN Holdings <7729> Tokyo Seimitsu <7731> NIKON CORP SPONS <6383> Dai <7751> Canon Inc-Spons Adr.

Fisco JapanApr 23 17:11 ET

The Nikkei average rose by 352 yen, continuing to rise significantly, with a strong performance amid few market participants = afternoon session on the 18th.

On the 18th, the Nikkei average stock price in the afternoon session rose significantly by 352.68 yen to 34,730.28 yen compared to the previous day. The TOPIX (Tokyo Stock Price Index) also increased by 28.92 points to 2,559.15 points. In the morning, selling was prevalent due to the decline in US stocks and a stronger yen on the 17th. However, after showing no further selling pressure and stabilizing, it turned upward and expanded its gains. After the initial buying subsided, there were instances of trading in a narrow range, but the European and American stock markets on the 18th were closed for the Good Friday holiday.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 18 02:54 ET

The Nikkei average is up about 190 yen, with the top gainers among the adopted stocks being Chugai Pharmaceutical, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, and Kawasaki Kisen.

On the 18th, around 11 AM, the Nikkei average stock price fluctuated around 34,570 yen, approximately 190 yen higher than the previous day. At 10:17 AM, it reached 34,651 yen and 91 sen, an increase of 274 yen and 31 sen. In the morning, selling was ahead due to the decline in U.S. stocks and the appreciation of the yen on the 17th local time. However, as there were no significant selling movements observed, the index reversed and began to rise, expanding its gains. Among the Nikkei average constituent stocks, Chugai Pharmaceutical <4519.T>, Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings <9501.T>, and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha <910 are among the top gainers.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 17 22:02 ET

The Nikkei average rose by about 180 yen, and after the Sell orders were completed, it showed signs of a downturn before turning upward = early session on the 18th.

On the 18th, around 10:08 AM, the Nikkei average stock price fluctuated around 34,560 yen, up about 180 yen from the previous day. At 10:07 AM, it reached a high of 34,567.27 yen, showing a strong upward trend. The US market on the 17th saw increased uncertainty following reports that President Trump is considering dismissing Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, resulting in the Dow Inc and Nasdaq composite index both falling for three consecutive days. Japanese stocks faced selling pressure in the morning due to the strong yen and other factors.

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 17 21:14 ET

NVIDIA plans to produce AI infrastructure worth up to 500 billion dollars in the USA.

On the 14th, it was reported that NVIDIA, leading the way in AI semiconductors, announced through a manufacturing partnership that it would produce up to $500 billion (approximately 71 trillion 640 billion yen) worth of AI infrastructure in the USA over the next four years. <8035> Tokyo Electron Ltd. Unsponsored ADR <6857> Advantest <7735> SCREEN Holdings <7729> Tokyo Seimitsu <7731> NIKON CORP SPONS <6383> Daihuku <775

Fisco JapanApr 14 17:11 ET

Semiconductor stocks are bought due to the exclusion of Electronic Equipment from U.S. mutual tariffs.

Stocks in the semiconductor sector, such as Advantest <6857.T> and Tokyo Electron Ltd. Unsponsored ADR <8035.T>, are rising. The exclusion of Smart Phones and Electronic Equipment such as semiconductor manufacturing devices from reciprocal tariffs by the Trump administration in the USA has been well received. This notification was made by USA Customs authorities on the night of the 11th. It will be applied retroactively to the 5th, when some of the reciprocal tariffs were activated. The USA activated reciprocal tariffs on the 9th, but the additional tariffs set for each trading partner were suspended for 90 days, excluding China. However, the Trump administration in the USA...

Kabushiki ShimbunApr 14 00:22 ET