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.
I expect a dull market here, especially given uncertainty in the Iraq war.
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.
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.
I'm expecting declines today on the back of the U.S..
The market is expected to stop falling after a recovery in U.S. stocks.