Ishr Msci Jp-i Discussion Threads

[m4m] 07/11/2006 23:25

Nik is just about still in uptrend channel

[knowing] 07/11/2006 23:23

Futures down 15 even after the DOW rose too ! Still think it will turn but when is the question ?

[m4m] 07/11/2006 23:22

Well I need this one to close above 724 before I go back in knowing


Japan's Economic Growth Seen Unchanged as Consumers Cut Back

[knowing] 06/11/2006 23:41

TOKYO (XFN-ASIA) - Share prices are expected to open higher as investors
take their cue from a solid rebound on Wall Street overnight which was spurred
by private-equity buyout deals, dealers said.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 119.51 points, or 1.00 pct, to
12,105.55. The Standard & Poor's 500 index was up 15.48 points, or 1.13 pct, at
1,379.78, and the Nasdaq composite index advanced 35.16 points, or 1.51 pct, to
2,365.95.
Chicago-traded Nikkei futures contracts settled at 16,555 points, up from
yesterday's closing level of
16,380 the Osaka Securities Exchange, suggesting a firm start for the market.
On the Tokyo bourse, the Nikkei 225 Stock Average closed up 14.74 points or
0.09 pct at 16,364.76,
while the broader TOPIX index of all first-section issues dropped 2.31 points or
0.14 pct to 1,601.43.
Companies due to release results today for the first half ended September
include Toyota, Kubota, Olympus, Aiful, Konami, Astellas Pharma, CSK Holdings,
Cosmo Oil among others.
Showa Denko will report results for the nine months to September.
Stocks to watch included Takeda Pharmaceutical after Japan's largest
drugmaker said its operating profit rose to a record high in the fiscal first
half, led by brisk sales of its flagship drugs and boosted further by a weak
yen, allowing it to hike its full-year forecasts.
Japan Airlines Corp may fall on a report that the carrier is likely to
reduce its operating profit projection from the initial forecast of 17 bln yen
due to higher fuel cost.

[knowing] 06/11/2006 23:37

Another one to get back into IMO. Japan lagging the broader markets at present.

[knowing] 18/8/2006 11:33

TOKYO (XFN-ASIA) - Bank of Japan (BoJ) governor Toshihiko Fukui told the
Kyodo News Agency that the central bank needs "a little more time" to lift
interest rates after it ended its zero-rate policy last month..
"A little more time will be needed...I feel strongly that I don't want to
have any preconceived ideas," about when to lift rates, he said in an interview
with Kyodo Thursday.
The BoJ policy board voted unanimously on July 14 to lift the overnight call
rate target level to 0.25 percent amid signs that deflation is beaten and the
world's second largest economy is recovering.
The central bank had kept interest rates at zero since 2001 in a bid to
defeat deflation and stimulate the economy.
There has been intense speculation since the 25 bps increase in July on when
the BoJ would next lift rates.
Minutes released Wednesday of the July 13-14 meeting showed that policy
board members were open to further hikes but did not want to rush.
The policy board last week kept interest rates unchanged as expected. Fukui
said at the time he was open to another rate hike this year but would not
propose the move.

[m4m] 10/7/2006 05:07

Well it looks like 15000 is support for the Nik ?

A buy signal flagged @ 710 by 20 DM which has been tested and held

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[mrdyson] 30/5/2006 19:08

Will do, but pardon my ignorance: how do I get to it please? :)

[knowing] 26/5/2006 22:10

MrD have a read of the FUND thread.

[mrdyson] 26/5/2006 21:53

I dallied with these a few months back, but got bored and sold shortly thereafter. I bought a few today for my ISA though, what the recent dip and also because I reckon Japan will probably benefit from China's progress what with being a neighbour.

[m4m] 24/5/2006 13:12

Nope

400 pts rally/short closing in quick time hinting 15500 a bottom ?

[m4m] 12/4/2006 13:25

800 to be tested for support ?

[m4m] 05/4/2006 21:38

NIKKEI 24HR NEWS
Thursday, April 6, 2006
05:23 - At 1,807 Days, Koizumi's Tenure Now 3rd-Longest In Postwar Era
05:18 - Japan Firms' Patent Fee Net Income Rose On Overseas Outsourcing
05:17 - Regional Banks Finding Ways To Help Clients Expand Into Asia
05:16 - Ozawa's Strong Arm Contrasts With Kan's Sharp Tongue
05:14 - Sony To Name Toyota Vice Chairman Fujio Cho As Outside Director
more news


NIKKEI 24HR MARKET NEWS
Thursday, April 6, 2006
03:17 - MARKET SCRAMBLE: Firms Must Explain Anti-Takeover Measures
02:48 - STOCK MARKET OUTLOOK: Negative Factors May Cap Rally At 18,000
01:31 - MARKET BASICS: BOJ Likely To Hold Off On Rate Hike Until Fall
18:16 - Forex: Dollar Falls To Y116 Range In Line With Euro's Strength
17:35 - IPO Price Surge Slows In Jan-March As Investors Grow More Cautious

[m4m] 04/4/2006 11:21

It's looking good so far tho P

17k Nik easily cracked and 18350 next stop according to CNBC chartist today


J

[ptolemy] 27/3/2006 14:10

I think it will be a rocky journey but upwards. Best not to look every day or you might get spooked to sell.

[m4m] 27/3/2006 10:15

Aye I'm back in for the long-term as I can see the Nik hitting 18k in the summer and 20 by the yr end

[ptolemy] 27/3/2006 07:31

A series of good news should emerge and support share price: budget thru parliament today, tankan survey a few days aways, BoJ announcement around 10/4 etc...barring a calamity elsewhere we should see some upward progress from here imo.

[m4m] 23/3/2006 10:43

800 to be support now ?

[knowing] 20/3/2006 11:49

Yen recovering, Oil dropping. Looks very interesting for Japan.

[m4m] 20/3/2006 11:38

Yes we can.

If it closes above 800 for a couple of days I'm back in.

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[m4m] 19/3/2006 22:05

So we gonna break 800 tomorrow ?

[m4m] 25/2/2006 12:35

Looks like another test of 800 is on for IJPN.

I'm a buyer if it breaks and closes above it.

[February 24, 2006]


TradeSignals iShares MSCI Japan Index Fd Morning Commentary

(Comtex Finance Via Thomson Dialog NewsEdge)Feb 24, 2006 (TradeSignals via COMTEX) --EWJ - iShares MSCI Japan Index Fd

The iShares MSCI Japan Index Fd finished the previous session higher extending the prior days gains. Trend indicators are indicating a bearish market. However the overall strength of the trend, as indicated by the ADX, is weak and should be watched as a result. Momentum readings are also bearish. However, the recent upturn in the difference between the MACD and the MACD signal line may indicate a short term rally over the next few days and should be watched.

[lizafl] 21/2/2006 10:10

Looking at the long-term chart for the Nikkei, I would say that we're in for a period of side-ways movement, of possibly several months. It needs to consolidate for a bit before moving onwards and upwards to the 20000 mark. In the short term this might mean that it drops further, maybe even as far as 15000. It can be quite volatile. Just my opinion, that's all - and I hope that I'm wrong!

[mrdyson] 21/2/2006 00:24

I've had my eye on IJPN for a couple of months, but hesistated too much. I went in with confidence a few days ago at 773, but now it's nearly 730. Bit worrying, but am I right to view it as just a short-term dip, with the outlook for the near future still good? Thanks, J.