U.S. quantum computing-related stocks showed mixed movements on the New York Stock Exchange on the 4th (local time), but a considerable number of major stocks closed higher, performing relatively well overall.

[Advancing Stocks] Quantinuum rose 1.9% from the previous trading day, showing a relatively standout performance among quantum computing-related stocks. Qubt (Qutrex Quantum) climbed 1.8%, and Inflection gained 1.5%. IonQ, which draws strong interest from domestic (Korean) investors, also finished trading up 1.2%. Quantum Computing (0.6%) and Rigetti Computing (0.1%) ended the session in slightly positive territory.

[Declining Stocks] Some stocks failed to escape weakness. Horizon Quantum Holdings fell 1.4%, and Zenadu Quantum Technologies dropped 2.9%, posting a relatively large decline.

[Market Background: All Three Major Indices Fall] This day's movements in quantum computing stocks came as all three major New York Stock Exchange indices declined together. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.51%, the S&P 500 index dropped 0.38%, and the Nasdaq Composite Index slipped 0.29%.

[Interest Rate and Employment Indicators as Variables] U.S. nonfarm payrolls in August increased by 162,000, significantly exceeding market expectations. As the employment figures proved more robust than forecast, market wariness grew over the possibility of the Federal Reserve raising its benchmark interest rate.

Since quantum computing-related stocks, which have strong growth-stock characteristics, can react sensitively to interest rate outlooks and shifts in investment sentiment toward tech stocks, upcoming U.S. inflation data and Treasury yield movements are cited as variables that could influence share prices going forward.

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