Energy issues are stronger on higher oil prices.

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Now, the market is in panic but we will see it settle down after a while.

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It's hard to tell at this point if the Nikkei has reached a target or if it will climb higher.

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A fall in US stocks was the impulse for the retreat.

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Panic selling seems to have started to calm down owing to progress in adjustments of huge long-margin positions and declines in margin calls.

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One closely watched point is whether the year kicks off on a plus or a minus.

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There's concern about overheating ... After touching the goal of 16,000, it's now easy for investors to cash in their winnings.

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Basically, the (strong) market trend hasn't changed.

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This is a reverse from the recent trend of a stronger yen, which had been a concern. I think the stock market is feeling some relief.

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