We've got a firmer New York market and a weak yen to support exporters,
I don't think the market was expecting this ... Now it looks like many investors are expecting just one more interest rate rise, in May.
It seems the U.S. market won't be affected too much by election results, and that's quite reassuring, ... Investors are slowly regaining their confidence, and the Nikkei should start to establish support around 15,000.
The market focused on only the good things in the survey. That suggests how far and fast the market sentiment has improved.
Of course the market is still very focused on high-techs and information technology-related issues, but today we saw a bit of buying in other sectors.
Right now there are few market participants.... Investors don't know what may happen with the currency during the holidays.
Given the New York market's setback on geopolitical concerns, the market here may wipe off half or more of the gains it saw yesterday.
With the current currency level, it is really tough for investors to buy tech shares. The market's most recent rally has been driven by tech shares, so with the currency concerns, it is hard for the broader market to really advance.