The market may feel more positively on the data from next week and onwards.

After their recent declines following a series of profit warnings, valuations for most of big name high-techs have come down to levels that look quite attractive to most investors.

There's very little good news to spur buying, but a slightly weaker yen gives support to exporters.

The U.S. Federal Reserve's move to cut by 50 basis points was within expectations, but U.S. investors drew some optimism from it and so should we.

It's a tug-of-war between those who see the yen's strength as a sign of an economic recovery, and those who focus on the negative impact of the strong yen.

As long as Prime Minister Mori insists on staying, a gloomy mood will linger.

A positive outlook on the economy is boosting cyclical stocks today, and sectors like real estate are being bought.

Speculation mounted for a cut in Toshiba's earnings forecast, and the stock's fall sent other major electronics makers lower.

The Nasdaq gains gave a gentle nudge higher to a market that was ready for a rebound after last week's losing spell.

The selling will likely ease this month, but strong buying won't return for a while longer -- as long as U.S. markets are down.